
Surf Forecasts:
Duds Reef surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Duds Reef in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Friday 6 Nov, 8PM (local time) – 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 546 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Duds Reef before Saturday 21 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s on Friday 6 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duds Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Duds Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 17s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 6th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duds Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
419 | 381 | 458 | 470 | 470 | 328 | 302 | 298 | 338 | 276 | 377 | 357 | 279 | 349 | 200 | 181 | 279 | 279 | 389 | 349 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:12AM0.65m | 1:34PM0.44m | 2:44AM0.71m | 2:10PM0.39m | 3:16AM0.75m | 2:44PM0.36m | 3:48AM0.76m | 3:16PM0.32m | 4:22AM0.76m | 3:47PM0.29m | 4:58AM0.74m | 4:17PM0.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.06m | 8:32AM0.22m | 7:40PM0.05m | 9:22AM0.20m | 8:04PM0.04m | 10:08AM0.19m | 8:28PM0.04m | 10:52AM0.18m | 8:54PM0.04m | 11:36AM0.18m | 9:21PM0.05m | 12:23PM0.19m | 9:50PM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NNW 17 | NW 16 |
832 | 543 | 407 | 332 | 249 | 227 | 149 | 264 | 255 | 205 | 163 | 126 | 99 | 273 | 238 | 149 | 225 | 245 | 1009 | 1333 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | NNW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 15 | NW 12 | S 14 |
223 | 215 | 199 | 104 | 73 | 83 | 104 | 41 | 89 | 76 | 66 | 44 | 86 | 55 | 77 | 90 | 44 | 112 | 157 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NNW 15 | S 16 | NNW 19 | S 15 | S 11 |
20 | 17 | 16 | 74 | 51 | 107 | 44 | 98 | 6 | 22 | 45 | 39 | 40 | 61 | 99 | 91 | 82 | 139 | 68 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
419 | 381 | 458 | 470 | 470 | 328 | 302 | 298 | 338 | 276 | 377 | 357 | 279 | 349 | 200 | 181 | 279 | 279 | 389 | 349 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 16 | 21 | 144 | 145 | 22 | 145 | 21 | 30 | 144 | 145 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 24 | 144 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 21 |
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Information about the Duds Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Duds Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Duds Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Duds 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 (Duds 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 Duds 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.
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