Surf Forecasts:
Cable Station Reef surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, W swell with 7,029 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cable Station Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Cable Station Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cable Station Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cable Station Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming up at Cable Station Reef. It's a real mixed bag, with plenty of swell but the wind is going to be a battle.
The water's sitting at a chilly 62°, which is a solid 5° colder than normal for this time of year. You'll need a thick rubber suit.
The first decent chance is Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. We've got a 6ft swell from the WSW, with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE at 6 mph. It'll be clean, and the combined energy is a moderate 1127. A good session to get the arms wet.
Monday morning, August 3rd, is the real standout. The wind is forecast to go glassy, dropping to just 3 mph from the ENE. The swell is a touch smaller at 4ft, but it's a long-period 14-second groundswell from the WSW. The energy is lighter at 682, but that glassy surface will make it a dream. This is the cleanest window of the whole forecast.
After that, things get messy. From Wednesday, August 5th, through to Sunday, August 9th, the swell cranks up from 7ft to a massive 16ft, with the combined energy jumping from 2912 to a huge 15847. That's a lot of power. But the wind is bad – it's cross-on, cross, or onshore, often at 15 to 28 mph. This will be a choppy, blown-out mess. For a reef, the size on the 7th, 8th, and 9th (12ft to 16ft) is too big for most paddlers. It's a kite surfer's dream.
The window opens up again on Monday morning, August 10th. We get a clean 8ft swell from the WSW with a 16-second period, and the wind finally turns offshore from the E at 9 mph. The combined energy is a solid 2699. This is the pick of the bigger days, offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers.
After that, the swell drops back into the 4ft to 7ft range for the rest of the second week, but the wind is a lottery. The 13th and 14th of August see another pulse of massive 12ft to 16ft swell, but the wind is again onshore or cross-on, making it a no-go for clean surfing.
So, to wrap it up: the absolute best is Monday morning, August 3rd, for a glassy, clean session. The next best is Monday morning, August 10th, for a bigger, offshore swell, but that's only for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 16 | WSW 16 |
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 kJ | 1756 | 1750 | 2042 | 2148 | 2178 | 1299 | 1127 | 950 | 682 | 636 | 712 | 3124 | 2694 | 2384 | 2784 | 4213 | 4213 | 2980 | 5650 | 6567 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:58AM0.32m | 10:14AM0.59m | 00:58AM0.36m | 10:33AM0.52m | 1:07AM0.41m | 10:44AM0.45m | 1:27AM0.46m | 10:35AM0.37m | 2:01AM0.52m | 2:54AM0.57m | 4:03AM0.62m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM0.12m | 3:22AM0.30m | 5:55PM0.15m | 4:33AM0.32m | 6:02PM0.17m | 5:45AM0.33m | 6:06PM0.20m | 7:10AM0.33m | 6:01PM0.21m | 5:08PM0.21m | 2:52PM0.14m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 1756 | 1750 | 2042 | 2148 | 2178 | 1299 | 1127 | 950 | 682 | 636 | 712 | 3124 | 2694 | 2384 | 2784 | 4213 | 4213 | 2980 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 21 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 256 | — | — | — | 128 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | SW 6 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 16 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 147 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 111 | — | — | — | 188 | 5650 | 6567 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 367 | 303 | 145 | 145 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 349 | 398 | 367 | 303 | 349 | 37 | 603 | 398 | 1623 |
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