
Surf Forecasts:
Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SE swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with SE 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 1st Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 15 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
168 | 98 | 48 | 27 | 56 | 48 | 45 | 33 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 51 | 67 | 89 | 142 | 168 | 146 | 177 | 173 | 215 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:46PM1.06m | 1:39AM1.10m | 2:14PM1.04m | 2:13AM1.12m | 2:41PM0.99m | 2:50AM1.10m | 3:10PM0.92m | 3:29AM1.05m | 3:38PM0.83m | 4:13AM0.97m | 4:06PM0.74m | 5:04AM0.86m | 12:25PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:49PM0.21m | 8:06AM-0.01m | 8:09PM0.19m | 8:34AM0.05m | 8:25PM0.18m | 9:00AM0.15m | 8:37PM0.18m | 9:18AM0.27m | 8:51PM0.18m | 9:26AM0.41m | 9:09PM0.20m | 9:28AM0.53m | 1:31PM0.59m | 9:32PM0.24m | |||||||
6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | — | 15 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
168 | 98 | 15 | 27 | 56 | 48 | 45 | 33 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 51 | 67 | 89 | 142 | 168 | 146 | 177 | 173 | 120 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 11 | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 13 |
22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 20 | 41 | 215 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | E 10 | SE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 9 | — | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
3 | 2 | 48 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 12 | 12 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 18 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | SE 4 | SE 6 | S 6 | — | — | — |
— | 8 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | 15 | 46 | 80 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 17 | 9 | 38 | 22 | 38 | 84 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
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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.










