Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, S swell with 2,701 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Straight up, this 16-day window for The Wharf is a total dud. There’s no good surf on offer, not a single session worth getting excited about. The whole run is plagued by onshore and cross-onshore winds, messy conditions, and just plain ugly surf.
The first few days are rough. Wednesday the 5th has a small 3ft southerly swell with a cross-on breeze, leaving it choppy and uninviting. Thursday and Friday are no better, with the wind picking up into the fresh to strong range, keeping the surface messy. The swell does push up over the weekend—Saturday morning the 8th has 10ft of southerly energy, but it’s short-period, onshore, and blown out. That’s not surf; that’s a maelstrom. The combined energy is strong (1802 on Saturday morning), but it’s all wind and chop.
The following week, from the 10th through the 15th, we see a lot of southeast and east-southeast wind, staying onshore and strong. Swell heights hover between 5ft and 7ft, but the periods are short and the wind is relentless. Even when there’s a longer period swell showing on the 10th (17 seconds from the south), it’s buried under a strong onshore breeze and heavy rain. The Wharf is a reef setup, so it needs clean conditions to shine, and it’s just not getting them.
The last few days, the 18th through the 20th, the wind finally eases a touch, but the swell drops right off to under 3ft with long, weak periods from the southwest. The energy is still moderate (in the 600-800 range), but the waves are small and the wind is still on it. It’s a poor finish to a poor outlook.
I hate to say it, but there is nothing here worth paddling out for. The water temp is 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so that’s not the issue—it’s just a classic stretch of bad luck with the wind. For a spot that’s usually consistent, this is a frustrating blank run. Keep the board in the car, but maybe just go for a drive instead. The forecast can change, but right now, I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | ESE 10 | SSE 13 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 225 | 413 | 336 | 322 | 288 | 718 | 412 | 441 | 1300 | 1733 | 1356 | 1203 | 1060 | 942 | 1040 | 1624 | 1591 | 1196 | 862 | 929 | 1033 |
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 | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:11AM0.95m | 11:47PM1.03m | 12:17PM0.92m | 00:51AM1.05m | 1:28PM0.92m | 1:57AM1.10m | 2:36PM0.95m | 3:00AM1.16m | 3:39PM1.00m | 4:00AM1.22m | 4:37PM1.06m | 4:55AM1.28m | 5:30PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.28m | 6:06AM0.29m | 6:19PM0.28m | 7:17AM0.26m | 7:27PM0.27m | 8:27AM0.20m | 8:34PM0.23m | 9:31AM0.13m | 9:37PM0.17m | 10:29AM0.06m | 10:35PM0.12m | 11:22AM0.01m | 11:29PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 15 | 10 | 6 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 13 | S 20 | S 19 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 14 |
| kJ | 225 | 413 | 336 | 322 | 267 | 258 | 212 | 291 | 102 | 51 | 243 | 26 | 31 | 183 | 567 | 1624 | 1591 | 1196 | 820 | 929 | 1033 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 20 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 170 | 186 | 330 | 302 | 288 | 186 | 201 | 112 | 14 | 12 | 46 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 485 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 33 | 190 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 11 | NE 8 | S 15 | S 13 | S 11 | ENE 12 | NE 14 | SW 21 | NE 11 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 19 | NW 12 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 208 | 54 | 64 | 17 | 68 | 31 | 56 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 475 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 56 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 66 | 41 | 67 | 94 | 92 | 718 | 412 | 441 | 1300 | 1733 | 1356 | 1203 | 1060 | 942 | 1040 | 1154 | 1215 | 839 | 862 | 557 | 696 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 878 | 162 | 1565 | 2245 | 1559 | 2245 | 2249 | 2297 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1221 | 1214 | 1221 | 1214 | 1214 | 1226 | 1221 |
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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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