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The Wharf (Mission Point) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wharf (Mission Point) sea temperature is
28.3°C
0.7° 

The Wharf (Mission Point) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Wharf (Mission Point) surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wharf (Mission Point) this week:

The surf forecast for The Wharf (Mission Point) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wharf (Mission Point) in the next 16 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 20th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 22nd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 22nd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf (Mission Point) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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(10 max)
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
12
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.6
NNE
11
1.1
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
N
10
0.4
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10
0.6
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11
0.5
N
11
0.7
NNW
14
0.8
NNW
13
0.8
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
13
0.8
NNW
14
0.8
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
30
40
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36
36
79
72
39
33
56
33
90
63
210
222
208
160
135
207
201
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
NE
10
NE
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ENE
10
E
10
SE
15
NE
5
NE
5
E
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
E
10
NNE
5
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
2:39PM1.24m
9:35PM1.08m
3:17PM1.24m
10:35PM1.06m
3:47PM1.25m
00:13AM1.04m
4:12PM1.25m
1:50AM1.04m
4:32PM1.25m
3:19AM1.06m
4:50PM1.25m
4:38AM1.10m
5:08PM1.25m
Low Tide
8:36PM1.08m
6:46AM0.43m
9:30PM1.05m
7:29AM0.47m
9:52PM1.02m
8:14AM0.53m
10:13PM0.98m
8:59AM0.59m
10:37PM0.92m
9:46AM0.67m
11:05PM0.84m
10:33AM0.76m
11:37PM0.74m
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Temp °C
28
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26
29
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Feels °C
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Information about the The Wharf (Mission Point) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Wharf (Mission Point) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Wharf (Mission Point) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Wharf (Mission Point) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Wharf (Mission Point)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Wharf (Mission Point) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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