
Surf Forecasts:
The Wharf surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 857 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wharf over the next 16 days.
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for The Wharf.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this is a rough stretch. For the entire 16-day window, the forecast is just one long list of "poor surf conditions" and zero scores. We’re looking at a real dry spell. There's nothing here that I'd call a good surf option for the whole period. The Wharf is usually a fairly consistent reef setup, but this run is an absolute blank.
Starting out on Saturday the 11th, we've got a weak 4ft SW swell, but with a 16 mph cross-shore wind, it's a complete chop-fest. That carries right through the weekend and into the start of the following week. The wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore, from the S or SSE, keeping everything messy. The swell energy sits at moderate levels, like 484 (weak to moderate) on that Saturday, but it doesn't matter a bit with the wind.
By Monday the 15th, the swell bumps up to 7ft, but it's a short-period 8-second windswell from the SSE, and we’re getting hammered by a 25 mph onshore wind. The combined energy hits 802 (moderate to strong), but that's just the sound of a washing machine. At that size, it's getting too big for beginners, but with the wind howling, it's just a total mess for everyone. This setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There’s a brief flicker of hope late in the window. On the afternoon of Tuesday the 21st, we see the wind drop to a light 6 mph, going cross-shore, with a 2ft SSW swell showing a very long period of 18 seconds. The guidance says it's a 1/10, just marginal. That long period groundswell would be ideal for a reef like The Wharf, offering some nice shape, but it's tiny. The combined energy is still moderate (372). It's clean, but barely a ripple.
The end of the window, around the 24th and 25th, brings some bigger energy—we’re talking 2188 (strong) on Friday the 24th with a 6ft S swell and a 17-second period. The wind is still cross-onshore at 16 mph though, so it’ll be lumpy. At that size and with the onshore wind, it’s only for the experienced crew who don't mind a battle.
So, to sum it up: there's just no standouts here. The forecast is grim, and it's the kind of blank run that can happen here. Put the board away for a fortnight, check back later, because forecasts can change, but right now, it's a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
353 | 292 | 390 | 756 | 668 | 651 | 238 | 255 | 302 | 236 | 302 | 273 | 817 | 796 | 500 | 515 | 608 | 671 | 777 | 671 | 377 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:46PM1.02m | 4:09AM1.24m | 4:45PM1.06m | 5:05AM1.29m | 5:42PM1.10m | 6:00AM1.33m | 6:37PM1.13m | 6:55AM1.34m | 7:31PM1.15m | 7:48AM1.32m | 8:25PM1.15m | 8:42AM1.27m | 9:19PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:45PM0.16m | 10:38AM0.06m | 10:44PM0.11m | 11:34AM-0.00m | 11:40PM0.07m | 12:28PM-0.04m | 00:35AM0.05m | 1:21PM-0.04m | 1:30AM0.06m | 2:13PM-0.02m | 2:24AM0.09m | 3:04PM0.03m | 3:19AM0.14m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNE 10 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSE 9 |
353 | 292 | 390 | 756 | 668 | 651 | 238 | 255 | 302 | 236 | 302 | 273 | 106 | 103 | 52 | 49 | 27 | 10 | 147 | 87 | 377 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NNE 9 | SSW 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 17 |
81 | 79 | 214 | 183 | 249 | 246 | 208 | 114 | 106 | 89 | 83 | 193 | 42 | 41 | 35 | 30 | 7 | 18 | 24 | 47 | 305 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 16 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SW 21 | S 14 | NNE 9 | SE 19 | SSW 18 |
28 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 76 | 65 | 38 | 87 | 50 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 58 | 218 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 5 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 |
27 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 41 | 49 | 39 | 135 | 124 | 82 | 817 | 796 | 500 | 515 | 608 | 671 | 777 | 671 | 235 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 975 | 878 | 590 | 590 | 878 | 599 | 878 | 879 | 2431 | 2431 | 2518 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1202 | 1214 | 881 | 1180 |
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Information about the The Wharf Surf forecast
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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