
Surf Forecasts:
Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSE swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Estaleiro Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Estaleiro Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Estaleiro Reef. It’s a reef break, intermediate-level, and it’s inconsistent – it doesn’t fire all the time, so when it lines up, you’ve gotta pay attention. The water temp’s sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The first week is a bit of a mixed bag, with mostly small, short-period swell and some clean windows. Saturday the 1st kicks off with a tiny 2ft easterly swell and a light offshore breeze – it’s clean, but weak, with combined energy of just 41 – barely a ripple. Not worth paddling out for. The next few mornings, Sunday the 2nd through to Wednesday the 5th, see the swell bumping up to 3ft–4ft from the east-northeast, and with light offshore or cross-offshore winds, the surface stays clean. The energy picks up a bit, reaching 137 on Sunday morning, but it’s still short-period (7 seconds) and very ordinary. There’s a standout on Wednesday the 12th – that’s the one to circle. The swell jumps to 6ft from the northeast, with a light offshore wind from the west. Combined energy hits 622, and the call is “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s solid, powerful reef surf, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. The period is short at 7 seconds, but for a reef, the shape should still be fun. Later that afternoon, the wind goes glassy, and the swell drops to 4ft, but the energy is still 295 – a nice, mellow session if you’re around. The rest of the second week is pretty ordinary. The 9th and 10th see a long-period southeast swell (16 seconds) but it’s ruined by strong cross-onshore winds – 30 km/h on the Sunday, with energy over 900, but it’ll be a choppy, blown-out mess. Not for paddling. The 15th and 16th have some size (4ft–5ft) but onshore winds and rain kill it. Honestly, the best on offer is Wednesday the 12th morning. That’s the one. The reef, the size, the offshore wind – it’s a proper window. The other days are mostly small and weak, or blown out.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 62 | 77 | 111 | 108 | 97 | 73 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 49 | 49 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 60 | 58 | 47 | 154 | 101 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:15PM0.97m | 4:04AM1.01m | 4:49PM0.92m | 4:45AM0.96m | 5:27PM0.85m | 5:33AM0.89m | 6:11PM0.75m | 6:34AM0.80m | 7:06PM0.66m | 8:06AM0.74m | 8:31PM0.58m | 10:46AM0.77m | 10:31PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46AM0.05m | 9:45PM0.33m | 10:16AM0.11m | 10:09PM0.35m | 10:47AM0.20m | 10:35PM0.37m | 11:25AM0.31m | 11:06PM0.40m | 2:18PM0.44m | 11:50PM0.44m | 4:41PM0.44m | 4:31AM0.38m | 6:08PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 9 |
28 | 62 | 77 | 111 | 108 | 97 | 73 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 49 | 49 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 60 | 58 | 47 | 45 | 47 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 4 | E 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | ENE 8 |
11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 26 | 24 | 48 | 42 | 38 | 36 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 7 | — | — | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 11 | SSE 3 | — | E 15 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | E 3 |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 35 | 19 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 2 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — |
— | 22 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 154 | 101 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33 |
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Information about the Estaleiro Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Estaleiro Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Estaleiro Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Estaleiro 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 (Estaleiro 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 Estaleiro 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.











