The Wharf (Mission Point) Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.57° S 143.66° E

The Wharf (Mission Point) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Wharf (Mission Point) sea temperature is
28.6° C
0.3° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with E 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
6
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
10
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
5
5
4
2
5
6
13
12
10
10
9
8
8
8
4
4
4
3
Wind (km/h)
20
E
10
SE
15
ENE
15
E
10
SE
10
E
10
E
5
SSE
10
NNE
10
NE
5
S
5
NNE
5
N
10
SE
15
NE
15
E
10
SE
15
NE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:50PM1.24m
11:11AM1.09m
11:20PM1.23m
12:37PM1.05m
11:48PM1.22m
2:09PM1.04m
00:16AM1.20m
3:40PM1.05m
00:44AM1.19m
4:58PM1.08m
1:13AM1.18m
5:57PM1.12m
1:46AM1.18m
Low Tide
5:20AM0.72m
4:59PM0.75m
6:16AM0.64m
5:42PM0.85m
7:09AM0.56m
6:27PM0.93m
7:59AM0.50m
7:14PM0.99m
8:46AM0.45m
8:08PM1.04m
9:30AM0.41m
9:07PM1.08m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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rain showers
clear
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rain showers
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6:28
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6:29
6:29
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6:29
6:28
6:28
 mm
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3
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9
2
1
11
5
2
12
3
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5
2
Temp °C
26
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28
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Feels °C
28
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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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