The Wharf (Mission Point) Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.57° S 143.66° E

The Wharf (Mission Point) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, N swell with 163 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with N 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 26th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 26th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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0
0
0
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.5
E
5
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
14
0.6
N
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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9
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8
3
8
13
13
16
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25
23
14
24
23
14
47
44
65
121
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
SE
15
ENE
15
E
10
ESE
10
NE
10
NE
10
ESE
15
NE
5
ENE
10
E
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
10
SSE
15
ENE
15
E
Wind State
glassy
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cross-on
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cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:40PM1.05m
00:44AM1.19m
4:58PM1.08m
1:13AM1.18m
5:57PM1.12m
1:46AM1.18m
6:40PM1.14m
2:26AM1.18m
7:13PM1.17m
7:40PM1.18m
4:09AM1.19m
8:02PM1.19m
Low Tide
7:14PM0.99m
8:46AM0.45m
8:08PM1.04m
9:30AM0.41m
9:07PM1.08m
10:11AM0.38m
10:07PM1.09m
10:51AM0.37m
11:02PM1.10m
11:30AM0.38m
11:48PM1.08m
12:09PM0.41m
00:30AM1.06m
thunderstorm
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6:26
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6:29
6:28
6:28
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 mm
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Temp °C
27
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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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