Danger Reef surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,779 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Danger Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Danger Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Danger Reef over the next 16 days.
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