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Easter Reef Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Easter Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 08 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Easter Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Easter Reef sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (May 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period. 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 Friday (May 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 11th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 8th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Easter Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | |
10204 | 7346 | 4649 | 3318 | 2204 | 1573 | 1739 | 1885 | 1777 | 1607 | 1266 | 1102 | 1029 | 1456 | 992 | 765 | 552 | 347 | 282 | 1370 | 3705 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 1:47AM0.90m | 4:02PM1.09m | 1:59AM0.90m | 4:19PM1.03m | 2:10AM0.87m | 4:28PM0.95m | 2:17AM0.81m | 4:20PM0.88m | 2:05AM0.73m | 3:52PM0.82m | 2:32PM0.80m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28PM0.69m | 8:45AM0.22m | 9:44PM0.72m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:02PM0.74m | 9:20AM0.38m | 10:23PM0.73m | 9:30AM0.46m | 10:56PM0.70m | 9:14AM0.56m | 6:07AM0.55m | 5:20AM0.45m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 |
 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | 5:24 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 |
10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 |
 kJ | 10204 | 7346 | 4649 | 3318 | 2204 | 1573 | 1739 | 1885 | 1777 | 1607 | 1266 | 1102 | 1006 | 1456 | 992 | 765 | 552 | 347 | 282 | 1370 | 3705 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | ESE 6 | SW 16 | WSW 21 | WSW 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | 694 | 1029 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 67 | 256 | 346 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | SW 18 | ESE 6 | WSW 15 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | 8 | — | 12 | 3 | 91 | 22 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 33 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 426 | 607 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 102 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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