Surf Forecasts:
Easter Reef surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 7,014 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Easter Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Easter Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 869 | 576 | 636 | 501 | 739 | 1357 | 3693 | 3665 | 2598 | 6598 | 6708 | 5508 | 5227 | 3789 | 5076 | 3093 | 2946 | 2842 | 2345 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:45AM1.00m | 3:08PM1.06m | 4:18AM1.00m | 3:15PM1.05m | 4:51AM0.97m | 3:18PM1.04m | 5:26AM0.91m | 3:16PM1.02m | 6:11AM0.82m | 3:10PM0.99m | 7:52AM0.72m | 2:56PM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:16AM0.43m | 9:40PM0.18m | 9:37AM0.53m | 10:01PM0.19m | 9:52AM0.61m | 10:21PM0.21m | 9:57AM0.68m | 10:41PM0.24m | 9:48AM0.72m | 10:59PM0.28m | 9:01AM0.72m | 11:15PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 10 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 869 | 576 | 636 | 501 | 573 | 1357 | 2801 | 3072 | 1146 | 6598 | 6708 | 5508 | 5227 | 3789 | 5076 | 3093 | 2946 | 100 | 2345 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | WSW 19 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | — | WSW 20 | — | — | WSW 24 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | SW 17 | — | — | WSW 21 | — | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 25 | 148 | 506 | 452 | — | 218 | — | — | 54 | 305 | 1229 | 1757 | — | — | 45 | — | 188 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 7 | WSW 18 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 395 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 28 | 20 | 493 | 739 | — | 3693 | 3665 | 2598 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 2842 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 85 | 71 | 55 | 0 | 6 | 72 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 18 | 57 | 18 | 55 | 72 | 102 | 102 |
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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.
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