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 Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM.
| 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
Alright folks, I'm gonna keep it real with you. Looking down the line at The Wharf for the next 16 days, it's a total bust. There isn't a single session I'd point you toward. It's a frustrating outlook.
Kicking off Thursday the 13th of August, we have a solid 4ft south swell with a long 14-second period, but a 12 mph onshore wind from the East is shredding it. The water's a warm 81°, which is normal for the time of year, but that's the only good news. The wave energy is moderate (569), but the quality is just zero.
And this rinse-and-repeat cycle doesn't stop. Through the weekend we've got onshore and cross-onshore winds mixing with small, weak swells. On Monday the 17th, the wind eases to a gentle 9 mph, but the swell is tiny at 2ft and all cross-on, leaving it bumpy.
The real kicker comes on Thursday the 20th. The swell pumps up to 6ft, then a powerful 7ft on the afternoon (with 2557 energy – that's strong), with a nice 16-second period. But it's being brutalised by a fresh 19 mph onshore wind. Friday the 21st is the same story: a beefy 8ft south-southeast swell with a clean 15-second period, but completely blown out by onshore winds. For this kind of size and wind, a setup like this is honestly more suited to kite surfing than paddling.
That solid but messy swell sticks around through the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd with moderate onshore winds. Then it fades into tiny, weak, and cross-onshore crud all the way to the 28th. There's a last little spike on the 28th with 6ft, but it's short-period and wind-affected. A full 16-day wipeout for clean waves.
Keep the board in the bag on this one, boys. It ain't happening.
- 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 | |||||||||||||||
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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 | 590 | 9 | 590 | 162 | 598 | 598 | 9 | 162 | 590 | 162 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 162 | 162 | 2259 | 1221 | 2364 |
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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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