
Surf Forecasts:
Easter Reef surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,433 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Easter Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Easter Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Easter Reef in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Easter Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | WSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
509 | 398 | 7323 | 9008 | 9433 | 8953 | 8796 | 6885 | 4124 | 3050 | 3349 | 5242 | 4272 | 3336 | 2979 | 2386 | 1220 | 1560 | 2345 | 3115 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:29AM0.96m | 2:01PM0.91m | 2:55AM1.02m | 2:13PM0.93m | 3:21AM1.05m | 2:24PM0.95m | 3:45AM1.05m | 2:31PM0.96m | 4:08AM1.01m | 2:37PM0.96m | 4:29AM0.93m | 2:40PM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:01PM0.10m | 8:19AM0.28m | 8:19PM0.05m | 8:42AM0.34m | 8:37PM0.04m | 9:02AM0.41m | 8:56PM0.05m | 9:18AM0.49m | 9:15PM0.09m | 9:29AM0.56m | 9:33PM0.13m | 9:34AM0.62m | 9:50PM0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 18 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | — | — |
509 | 204 | — | — | 9433 | 8953 | 8796 | 6885 | 4124 | 3050 | 3349 | 5242 | 4272 | 3336 | 2979 | 2386 | 1220 | 1560 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | W 8 | — | — |
89 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1848 | 96 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 84 | 177 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
38 | 398 | 7323 | 9008 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 18 | 2345 | 3115 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 57 | 602 | 675 | 321 | 426 | 297 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 0 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 608 | 102 | 57 |
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Information about the Easter Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Easter Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Easter Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Easter 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 (Easter 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 Easter 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.
Easter Reef is 56 km (35 miles) from the city of Warrnambool. If you plan a holiday in Far West of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Warrnambool. Warrnambool has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










