Surf Forecasts:
Cable Station Reef surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 7,675 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cable Station Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cable Station Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, got the lowdown for the next couple of weeks. We’re gonna have to be patient for the real good stuff, as the first few days are nothing to write home about. The real window opens up from Saturday the 29th through the following weekend, especially in the mornings.
First sign of life is Saturday morning, the 29th of August. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell out of the WSW, with a real long period of 19 seconds. The wind is offshore and light, just 6 mph, so it’ll be glassy. The swell energy is moderate (679). It’s a promising start, but the swell is small, so grab the log. Keep in mind, Cable Station Reef is a reef break, and that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely.
Then Sunday the 30th, the morning is the one. Swell is up to 7ft from the WSW, still a solid 17-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the NNE at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to 2855, which is strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and with that long period, the sets will have some serious punch. At this size, it’s not for beginners.
Monday the 31st of August morning is another absolute beauty. Glassy conditions, with a light 3 mph wind from the SW, and a clean 6ft swell from the WSW. The period is a long 17 seconds, and the energy is strong (2164). This is about as good as it gets for a solid, clean session. The crowds here are often, so expect company.
The next real standout is Saturday the 5th of September. The morning is glassy again, with a 8ft swell from the WSW, a 15-second period, and strong energy (2381). This is a big swell – over 8ft – so it’s strictly for the experts. The sets will be powerful and consistent.
There’s a big gap of poor conditions after that, with strong onshore winds and messy surf from Sunday the 6th through Tuesday the 8th of September. That’s the end of the run.
The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.
So, to sum it up: the best bet is the whole run from Saturday the 30th of August morning through Monday the 1st of September morning, with the glassy Monday morning being the absolute cream of the crop. If you’re an expert, the Saturday the 5th of September morning is also a serious prospect.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1172 | 745 | 469 | 1138 | 1804 | 7675 | 7140 | 5569 | 4032 | 2813 | 1674 | 1014 | 669 | 366 | 428 | 2003 | 3369 | 2855 | 2133 | 1780 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:37AM0.63m | 8:14AM0.63m | 11:25PM0.31m | 8:47AM0.62m | 11:00PM0.33m | 9:18AM0.59m | 10:57PM0.37m | 9:48AM0.55m | 11:00PM0.42m | 10:16AM0.48m | 11:09PM0.48m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM0.08m | 4:26PM0.08m | 4:32PM0.10m | 00:53AM0.31m | 4:35PM0.12m | 2:18AM0.29m | 4:37PM0.15m | 3:20AM0.28m | 4:41PM0.18m | 4:18AM0.26m | 4:44PM0.21m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 1172 | 745 | 469 | 1138 | 1804 | 7675 | 7140 | 5569 | 4032 | 2813 | 1674 | 1014 | 669 | 366 | 251 | 2003 | 3369 | 2855 | 2133 | 1780 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 15 | — | WSW 22 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 22 | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 256 | — | 95 | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 181 | 428 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | W 26 | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 126 | 367 | 367 | 126 | 169 | 145 | 430 | 145 | 1748 | 44 | 63 | 145 | 1 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 |
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