Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.14° S 138.46° E

Christies Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Christies Reef sea temperature is
17.1°C
1.6° 

Christies Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Christies Reef surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, WSW swell with 67 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Christies Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Christies Reef in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 6th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christies Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
WSW
3
0.4
W
3
0.9
WSW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.3
WSW
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0.3
WSW
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0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.6
W
4
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SW
5
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.4
NE
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
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2
40
27
4
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9
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10
52
6
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5
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0
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
10
SSE
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
ENE
25
W
30
SW
15
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
0
SE
20
NW
20
WSW
25
SSW
30
S
30
S
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SSW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:18PM0.95m
8:22AM1.44m
7:27AM1.15m
1:50PM1.17m
4:02AM1.23m
3:29PM1.32m
3:54AM1.51m
4:10PM1.45m
4:13AM1.78m
4:43PM1.53m
4:37AM2.00m
5:11PM1.54m
Low Tide
00:44AM0.63m
11:12PM0.79m
9:55AM1.14m
9:24PM0.76m
9:36AM0.86m
9:34PM0.70m
10:08AM0.62m
9:55PM0.64m
10:41AM0.45m
10:17PM0.61m
11:12AM0.34m
10:37PM0.59m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Christies Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Christies Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Christies Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Christies Reef 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 (Christies Reef) 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 Christies Reef 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.

Christies Reef is 4 km (2 miles) from the very large city of Morphett Vale. If you plan a holiday in Adelaide, look for hotels and other accommodation in Morphett Vale. Morphett Vale has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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