
Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,233 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards.
Honestly, it's a tough run ahead. For the next couple of weeks, The Wharf is looking pretty grim. The wind is coming from the east and southeast, which is cross-onshore or onshore, making a mess of things. The swell is mostly from the south, which is the right direction for this reef, but the conditions just aren't there.
We start off on Tuesday the 11th with a solid 5ft south swell (1434 combined energy), but a fresh 19 mph easterly wind is ruining it, making for lumpy, poor surf. That’s the story for the next several days – decent swell energy, but the wind just won't cooperate. The water temp is sitting at 81°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year.
Things don’t look any better heading into the weekend of the 15th and 16th. The swell drops off to 2ft, and the onshore wind is relentless. A very long period groundswell from the southwest creeps in on the 16th (18 seconds, 370 energy), but with 16 mph onshore wind, it's a write-off for the paddle surfer.
There's a tiny glimmer on Wednesday the 19th. The swell is only 3ft from the southwest, but the wind drops to a light 6 mph from the east-northeast. It's still a cross-onshore, but that light breeze might just make it a little less horrible. The combined energy is moderate (378). It's marginal at best.
After that, it gets messy again. The wind picks back up, and we even see a thunderstorm risk on the 20th. The second week is more of the same. Saturday the 22nd brings a spike in swell, with 5ft from the south by the afternoon (2237 energy, strong to very strong), but it's blown out by a fresh 19 mph onshore wind. Sunday the 23rd is similar with 6ft south swell, but again, onshore wind. The whole run looks better for kite surfers than for a clean paddle session.
For the whole 16-day window, there just isn't a standout day for The Wharf. The conditions are persistently poor. It's a long stretch of blown-out, choppy surf. I hate to say it, but it’s not looking worth paddling out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
946 | 1233 | 700 | 455 | 353 | 353 | 494 | 465 | 277 | 192 | 203 | 168 | 64 | 102 | 89 | 246 | 222 | 211 | 206 | 196 | 439 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:30PM1.12m | 5:47AM1.32m | 6:21PM1.16m | 6:38AM1.32m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:22AM0.01m | 11:29PM0.07m | 12:12PM-0.02m | 00:21AM0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 13 | E 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
946 | 1233 | 700 | 455 | 353 | 353 | 494 | 465 | 277 | 192 | 203 | 168 | 43 | 102 | 89 | 246 | 222 | 211 | 206 | 196 | 439 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 17 | S 16 | ENE 9 | E 9 | S 11 | E 9 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
102 | 56 | 70 | 79 | 34 | 90 | 113 | 101 | 215 | 121 | 88 | 59 | 64 | 59 | 81 | 82 | 56 | 41 | 56 | 52 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 13 | NW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSE 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 15 | SW 17 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 10 | NNE 9 | E 8 | SE 4 |
51 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 31 | 73 | 64 | 54 | 54 | 47 | 104 | 77 | 55 | 65 | 54 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 8 | 18 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 |
300 | 240 | 471 | 404 | 290 | 199 | 11 | 169 | 106 | 99 | 151 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 31 | 50 | 47 | 29 | 17 | 51 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 590 | 590 | 1113 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 162 | 162 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 1180 | 590 | 9 | 590 | 590 | 9 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Wharf may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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