Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSE swell with 3,725 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I gotta be straight with you – the 16-day window for The Wharf is shaping up to be a proper test of patience. This is a reef break that’s usually consistent, and it’s exposed to the south swell, but the conditions are just not playing ball for a long stretch.
Right now, and for the next ten days, it’s a write-off. The wind is all over the shop – cross-on, onshore, and strong – with a lot of rain and storms in the mix. The swell energy is there, with readings hitting 1715 (strong) on Saturday the 8th and even a massive 3300 (very strong) on Monday the 10th, but it’s all blown out. We’re looking at 8 ft to 10 ft of messy, onshore slop with a short period. That’s expert-only territory if you’re desperate, but honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than anything you’d want to paddle into. The first real chance of a surf doesn’t come until Tuesday the 18th.
So, the standout – and I’m using that term loosely – is Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SW, and the period jumps to a very long 21 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (1211, moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-on from the ENE at 9 mph, which will keep it fairly choppy, but it’s the only period in the whole outlook that’s not a total loss. The long period will make the waves a bit straight at this reef, so look for the corners. It’s marginal, but it’s the only game in town.
The rest of the forecast is a cruel joke. After that brief tease on the 18th, Wednesday the 19th has a similar 4 ft SW swell but with onshore wind, so it’s back to poor conditions. The entire 16-day window has been a blank run for The Wharf, which is unusual for a consistent spot like this. The water temp is a balmy 81°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re staring at the closed-out shorebreak.
Honestly, I’d keep the board in the car and check the forecast in a few days. This run is a shocker.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 15 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 12 | SE 9 | S 17 | SSE 16 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 178 | 157 | 225 | 392 | 397 | 322 | 633 | 643 | 499 | 569 | 1172 | 1376 | 1390 | 1319 | 1194 | 628 | 898 | 1643 | 3059 | 1196 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:14AM0.98m | 10:49PM1.02m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:24PM0.26m | 5:01AM0.30m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 18 | S 17 | SSE 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | 180 | 178 | 128 | 225 | 392 | 397 | 322 | 288 | 258 | 275 | 227 | 173 | 288 | 46 | 330 | 17 | 628 | 775 | 1643 | 3059 | 1196 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 15 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NE 8 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 16 | SW 14 | NE 11 | SSW 13 | S 21 | S 20 | SW 12 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 109 | 72 | 157 | 170 | 186 | 260 | 302 | 18 | 186 | 201 | 112 | 257 | 51 | 5 | 16 | 35 | 119 | 6 | 433 | 9 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 11 | NE 8 | S 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | SW 14 | ENE 11 | NE 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 20 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 24 | 21 | 51 | 208 | 54 | 64 | 17 | 68 | 26 | 18 | 15 | 103 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 82 | 77 | 52 | 42 | 91 | 633 | 643 | 499 | 569 | 1172 | 1376 | 1390 | 1319 | 1194 | 547 | 898 | 699 | 217 | 713 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 2245 | 1221 | 878 | 162 | 1565 | 1214 | 1559 | 2297 | 2430 | 2416 | 1221 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 2107 | 1180 | 1180 | 1226 | 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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