Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, S swell with 2,386 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty again. Let’s talk about The Wharf in feet and miles per hour, because that’s how some of us think.
First off, we’re in for a dry spell. From Thursday 13th right through to Monday 17th, it’s all poor conditions. Onshore winds, tiny waves, and low energy – the numbers are in the hundreds, meaning weak to moderate at best. Water temp is 81°, right on average for the season.
The one day that gives you a little hope is Tuesday morning, 18th August. We’ve got waves around 3ft from the southwest with a 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is a light onshore breeze around 9 mph from the ESE, so it’s not clean, but it’s the cleanest it’ll be all week. The energy is moderate at 546, so there’s some push behind it. The Wharf is a reef, and that long-period southwest swell will wrap in well, giving you some nice lines. Not a standout, but it’s the only real option.
After that, from 20th to 21st August, the swell jumps to 5ft to 8ft from the south, with energy roaring up to 2642 (very strong). But the wind is a strong onshore breeze at 18 mph with rain, making it a washing machine. That size is expert-only even in clean conditions, and here it’s just blown out. Not worth it.
The rest of the month from 22nd onward is mostly small – 2ft to 4ft – with onshore or cross-onshore winds. Crowds might show up sometimes, but with conditions this average, it won’t be a zoo.
So for the whole 16-day window, the only morning worth checking is Tuesday 18th August. The rest? Save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | E 8 | E 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 494 | 372 | 277 | 184 | 139 | 168 | 109 | 117 | 89 | 249 | 222 | 211 | 203 | 261 | 429 | 508 | 502 | 496 | 436 | 335 | 242 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:10PM1.18m | 7:27AM1.29m | 7:58PM1.18m | 8:16AM1.23m | 8:46PM1.16m | 9:05AM1.15m | 9:34PM1.11m | 9:56AM1.05m | 10:25PM1.06m | 10:50AM0.96m | 11:19PM1.00m | 11:50AM0.88m | 00:18AM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM-0.02m | 1:12AM0.06m | 1:46PM0.01m | 2:01AM0.09m | 2:31PM0.07m | 2:52AM0.15m | 3:17PM0.14m | 3:44AM0.21m | 4:04PM0.23m | 4:39AM0.27m | 4:53PM0.30m | 5:40AM0.32m | 5:48PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | ENE 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 494 | 372 | 277 | 184 | 139 | 168 | 64 | 102 | 89 | 249 | 43 | 211 | 203 | 261 | 429 | 508 | 502 | 496 | 436 | 335 | 242 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 17 | ENE 9 | S 15 | SW 17 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 64 | 54 | 215 | 79 | 104 | 77 | 55 | 65 | 82 | 82 | 222 | 31 | 54 | 58 | 64 | 35 | 38 | 48 | 23 | 22 | 87 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 19 | SW 14 | S 16 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | NNE 10 | SW 14 | NNE 9 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 65 | 54 | 121 | 49 | 17 | 65 | 9 | 54 | 8 | 55 | 27 | 6 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 36 | 28 | 16 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 5 | E 7 | SE 5 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 162 | 129 | 132 | 8 | 125 | 115 | 109 | 117 | 48 | 79 | 11 | 94 | 65 | 119 | 70 | 8 | 8 | 66 | 15 | 25 | 202 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 169 | 9 | 590 | 162 | 590 | 598 | 9 | 162 | 9 | 52 | 9 | 162 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1221 | 879 | 879 | 2245 | 2245 |
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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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