Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, S swell with 1,004 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, let's have a proper look at what's on the table.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch coming up for The Wharf. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, the first week and a half is a write-off. The wind is relentless, blowing onshore from the east and southeast pretty much every day, and it's carrying those stormy vibes. You're looking at a solid run of "poor surf conditions" right through until about the 14th of September. It's a long, frustrating gap with nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, there is a little light at the end of the tunnel. Things start to look a bit more interesting around the 14th and 15th of September. We see a big spike in the combined swell energy, hitting some serious numbers, but here's the catch – the wind is still cross-onshore. It flips around to the SE on the 15th, bringing in a 6ft swell from the southeast, but again, it's choppy. It's a step in the right direction, but the conditions are still "marginal" at best. For that period, the best of a bad lot is probably the 14th.
The Wharf itself is a consistent reef break, exposed to the south swell, and it wants an optimum swell from the south. That late burst of SW groundswell on the 13th and 14th is pumping with some serious period and massive energy, but the cross-onshore wind is going to make a mess of it. The water temp is sitting right around 82°, which is bang on average for this time of year.
So, there's really no standout session here. If you're desperate, the afternoon of the 14th might offer the cleanest option with some slightly lighter winds, but you'll be fighting a bit of chop. It’s one for the die-hards only.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 100 | 124 | 195 | 255 | 242 | 250 | 465 | 967 | 577 | 847 | 619 | 405 | 280 | 212 | 235 | 224 | 201 | 266 | 344 | 435 | 335 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:24PM1.06m | 10:59AM0.93m | 11:29PM1.05m | 12:11PM0.91m | 00:40AM1.06m | 1:26PM0.92m | 1:50AM1.10m | 2:34PM0.96m | 2:54AM1.15m | 3:34PM1.02m | 3:51AM1.21m | 4:27PM1.09m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:59PM0.25m | 4:47AM0.25m | 4:59PM0.28m | 5:57AM0.25m | 6:08PM0.29m | 7:12AM0.23m | 7:22PM0.28m | 8:22AM0.18m | 8:31PM0.23m | 9:24AM0.12m | 9:33PM0.18m | 10:17AM0.07m | 10:28PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 |
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 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 71 | 41 | 195 | 255 | 242 | 250 | 465 | 967 | 577 | 847 | 619 | 405 | 280 | 212 | 153 | 224 | 201 | 266 | 344 | 435 | 335 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 10 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 18 | SW 14 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | NNE 14 | ENE 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 34 | 65 | 25 | 43 | 86 | 223 | 220 | 217 | 492 | 211 | 116 | 29 | 90 | 61 | 235 | 206 | 66 | 37 | 79 | 72 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSE 6 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | NNE 14 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 65 | 30 | 38 | 58 | 34 | 18 | 117 | 58 | 164 | 23 | 236 | 83 | 131 | 99 | 18 | 24 | 37 | 51 | 43 | 68 | 159 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | ENE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 100 | 124 | 119 | 141 | 206 | 172 | 167 | 172 | 192 | 141 | 34 | 140 | 26 | 34 | 118 | 129 | 131 | 131 | 134 | 57 | 69 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 879 | 879 | 1221 | 1214 | 1167 | 881 | 881 | 881 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 9 | 975 | 1214 | 1214 | 1167 | 1214 | 1221 | 594 | 975 | 975 |
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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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