Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 4,523 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s in store for The Wharf over the next couple weeks. This is a reef break that breaks consistently and loves a south swell. Water temp is about 81°F, which is normal for this time of year.
I’ll level with you – the first few days are a total loss. Friday the 7th kicks off with strong onshore wind at 22 mph, a 7 ft SSE swell, and it’s just messy. Saturday the 8th is even bigger – 10 ft of SSE swell – but the wind is still strong cross-onshore at 25 mph, so you’re lookin’ at a washing machine. The energy is huge (1769), but it’s all wind-driven junk. Honestly, that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
Sunday the 9th stays blown out with 8 ft to 8 ft SE swell and 25 mph onshore wind. Monday the 10th sees a 6 ft to 7 ft S swell with a very long 17-second period, and the energy is massive (2697), but the wind is still fresh cross-onshore at 22 mph, making it lumpy. That long-period groundswell would be a dream in clean conditions, but this ain’t it. Tuesday the 11th through Wednesday the 12th drops to 4 ft to 5 ft, but the wind stays onshore, so it’s still poor.
From Thursday the 13th on, we’re in a lull. Swell drops to 1 ft to 3 ft, with periods all over the place and winds staying onshore or cross-onshore. Thursday the 20th shows a little 5 ft ESE swell, but it’s short period and onshore again. The rest of the second week is tiny and choppy, with energy numbers down to 214. There’s no day that stands out as worth the drive.
Honestly, this 16-day stretch is a total write-off for The Wharf. The wind just won’t cooperate, and when there’s size, it’s blown to bits. If you’re keen, you could chance a dawn paddle on a lighter wind morning, but I wouldn’t get your hopes up. Sometimes the ocean just says no.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 19 | S 17 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | S 14 | ESE 8 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 541 | 471 | 1739 | 1733 | 1484 | 1328 | 1080 | 1011 | 1171 | 1643 | 3258 | 1336 | 1342 | 808 | 961 | 463 | 427 | 425 | 333 | 318 | 219 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:47AM1.32m | 6:21PM1.16m | 6:38AM1.32m | 7:10PM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:12PM-0.02m | 00:21AM0.05m | 12:59PM-0.02m | 1:12AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 20 | S 19 | S 17 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 14 | S 11 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 212 | 291 | 54 | 52 | 47 | 26 | 16 | 119 | 1016 | 1643 | 3258 | 1336 | 1342 | 808 | 961 | 463 | 292 | 425 | 333 | 89 | 100 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | NE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | SW 20 | S 20 | SW 13 | S 19 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 201 | 112 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 32 | 6 | 1171 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 52 | 56 | 69 | 98 | 44 | 74 | 116 | 146 | 219 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | ENE 12 | NE 14 | SW 21 | NE 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 18 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 79 | 48 | 65 | 40 | 54 | 99 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 541 | 471 | 1739 | 1733 | 1484 | 1328 | 1080 | 1011 | 1005 | 1171 | 264 | 657 | 469 | 553 | 479 | 378 | 427 | 240 | 138 | 318 | 166 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2364 | 2364 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1221 | 1214 | 1191 | 2416 | 1214 | 1214 | 2416 | 1214 | 1180 | 1221 | 1214 | 1214 | 881 | 1113 |
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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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