
Surf Forecasts:
Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 614 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Estaleiro Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a long window ahead, but don’t get too excited too fast. The first few days are a write-off, and we’re waiting for a few clean windows to open up.
The first real chance to paddle out comes on Friday, August 7th over at Estaleiro Reef. Friday morning is looking okay with a clean 3ft swell from the ENE, period at 8 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the WNW. The energy is weak (94), so you’ll have to work for the waves, but it’s the only surfable option to start. Forget Friday afternoon – that SE wind comes up and trashes it to a 3ft choppy mess.
We hit a rough patch from Saturday through to Tuesday. Saturday morning has a funky 3ft SE groundswell with a 15-second period, which is a long period, and the energy is moderate (361). The wind is cross-shore though, so it’s not clean. By Saturday afternoon, it cleans up a bit with a cross-off breeze, but the swell drops to 2ft. Sunday and Monday are a total loss – strong cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. Tuesday is the same story with small, weak swell and onshore wind. Don’t bother.
Wednesday, August 12th is where it starts to get interesting. Wednesday morning we have glassy conditions at Estaleiro Reef, with a 3ft SE swell, 13-second period, and moderate energy (301). The wind is dead calm. That’s clean surf. Wednesday afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze. This is a solid pick for the intermediate crew.
Thursday, August 13th is a standout. Morning has a 2ft SE swell, 15-second period (very long period groundswell), and a light offshore wind from the W. The energy is moderate (479). That’s a lot of punch for the size. The long period will make it wall up nicely on the reef, with longer lulls between sets. Thursday afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft SE swell. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
After that, we slide back into a poor stretch from Friday the 14th through the weekend. Strong onshore winds and choppy conditions. There’s a tiny window on Saturday afternoon, August 15th, with a glassy 2ft SE swell, but it’s very ordinary.
The second week is a mixed bag. Sunday, August 16th, brings a bump in size to 5ft from the E, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and it’s a cross-shore wind. That’s poor quality. Monday and Tuesday keep the short-period E swell around 4ft to 4ft, and the winds are mostly cross or cross-off. It’s surfable but not great.
The best of the second week looks like Wednesday, August 19th. Wednesday morning is glassy with a 4ft E swell, 9-second period, and moderate energy (201). That’s a clean, fun wave for intermediate surfers. Wednesday afternoon stays clean with a light offshore from the W. Thursday the 20th also has a clean morning with a 3ft ESE swell, 10-second period, and light cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (286). Those are your two best bets in the second week.
The water temp is about average for this time of year at Estaleiro Reef. The combined energy of the swells is weak to moderate through most of the period, with only a few days showing moderate energy (in the 200-500 range). The standout is definitely Thursday, August 13th for the long period groundswell and glassy conditions, and Wednesday, August 19th for the clean, glassy morning with a bit more size.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
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60 | 87 | 67 | 160 | 280 | 195 | 176 | 501 | 549 | 112 | 212 | 189 | 103 | 120 | 106 | 181 | 239 | 217 | 144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:46AM0.77m | 10:31PM0.58m | 12:21PM0.89m | 11:44PM0.64m | 1:04PM0.99m | 00:25AM0.73m | 1:39PM1.04m | 1:00AM0.82m | 2:10PM1.05m | 1:33AM0.91m | 2:39PM1.03m | 2:06AM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:31AM0.38m | 6:08PM0.40m | 5:41AM0.27m | 7:05PM0.35m | 6:34AM0.15m | 7:48PM0.33m | 7:19AM0.05m | 8:23PM0.34m | 7:58AM-0.01m | 8:52PM0.37m | 8:33AM-0.04m | 9:12PM0.41m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 27 | 16 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 6 |
60 | 87 | 67 | 160 | 280 | 85 | 78 | 30 | 28 | 112 | 212 | 189 | 103 | 48 | 106 | 181 | 239 | 217 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 12 |
8 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 69 | 195 | 176 | — | — | 21 | 74 | 61 | 39 | 120 | 21 | 10 | 25 | 19 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | — | SE 6 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | ESE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — |
6 | 4 | — | — | 12 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | WNW 2 | SE 4 | SE 10 | — | NE 4 | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 6 |
4 | 1 | 11 | 35 | — | 4 | — | 501 | 549 | 51 | 24 | 34 | 25 | — | — | 16 | 27 | — | 66 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 127 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 38 | 33 | 30 | 12 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











