Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with 571 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wharf this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Wharf in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down. We’re looking at a rough stretch for The Wharf. It’s a consistent reef, but the next two weeks are mostly a bust.
The pattern is dominated by a long run of poor conditions. From Wednesday the 29th of July through the 11th of August, it’s a dead zone. We’re talking over a week of onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the southeast, with a fresh to strong breeze. There’s swell, but it’s messy, lumpy, or blown out. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong, hitting 2903 (moderate to strong energy) on the 7th of August, but it’s all for nothing.
The one bright spot is Wednesday the 12th of August. That morning, light winds from the northwest, switching to a slight air from the northwest in the afternoon, give us a cross-offshore flow. The swell is small, around 3ft from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (504). The wind is light, so it’ll be clean. That’s your standout. The Wharf is a reef, so with that period and direction, it should line up nicely. It’s often a popular spot, so expect some company. This is a one-day window, and it’s a solid bet for a clean, small-wave session.
The run-up to that is ugly. As early as the 5th of August, we see a big jump in swell energy — 1509 (strong energy) from the SSE, but with a fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s unsurfable. The following days bring even more size, with swell heights over 7ft and periods up to 16 seconds, but the wind never gives us a break. That’s a lot of energy with no clean way to ride it. A beach break would be a kite-fest, but The Wharf is a reef, so it’s just a washing machine.
After the 12th, the 13th sees a tiny swell from the SW, just 1ft, and a moderate breeze, so it’s back to quiet.
The long gap from the 29th of July to the 11th of August is a tough one. The first week of August is particularly rough. If you’re desperate, the 2nd of August has marginal surf, but it’s small and cross-onshore. Not worth the paddle.
Water temp is about average for the time of year. Nothing unusual there.
If you can wait, the 12th of August is your day. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for a clean wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri night, light winds from the ESE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 11 | SE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 390 | 357 | 293 | 192 | 215 | 273 | 202 | 183 | 533 | 265 | 200 | 158 | 328 | 333 | 269 | 198 | 408 | 211 | 257 | 247 | 376 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:16AM1.10m | 6:45PM0.96m | 6:53AM1.11m | 7:21PM0.98m | 7:29AM1.11m | 7:58PM0.99m | 8:06AM1.09m | 8:35PM1.00m | 8:44AM1.06m | 9:15PM1.01m | 9:26AM1.03m | 9:59PM1.01m | 10:14AM0.98m | 10:49PM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.17m | 00:36AM0.24m | 1:14PM0.17m | 1:13AM0.24m | 1:48PM0.18m | 1:52AM0.25m | 2:23PM0.19m | 2:32AM0.26m | 3:00PM0.21m | 3:15AM0.28m | 3:39PM0.24m | 4:04AM0.29m | 4:24PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 13 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 390 | 357 | 293 | 166 | 209 | 180 | 202 | 151 | 61 | 265 | 200 | 113 | 328 | 333 | 269 | 193 | 223 | 211 | 194 | 189 | 178 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 9 | SW 15 | SW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 15 |
| kJ | 169 | 169 | 156 | 142 | 136 | 82 | 53 | 56 | 33 | 66 | 47 | 158 | 117 | 65 | 191 | 198 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 116 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NE 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SW 15 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 21 | 13 | 75 | 98 | 98 | 64 | 70 | 36 | 36 | 42 | 87 | 35 | 97 | 178 | 33 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 106 | 106 | 93 | 192 | 215 | 273 | 178 | 183 | 533 | 34 | 65 | 41 | — | — | 3 | 16 | 408 | 138 | 257 | 247 | 376 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2245 | 1214 | 1221 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 881 | 599 | 1214 | 1113 | 162 | 9 | 9 | 162 | 84 | 2518 | 84 | 2364 | 2364 | 2245 | 1214 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Wharf 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Wharf 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) 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).
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