
Surf Forecasts:
Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,430 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | 24 | 63 | 325 | 212 | 566 | 821 | 787 | 710 | 456 | 352 | 243 | 200 | 165 | 127 | 726 | 492 | 251 | 144 | 215 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:48PM0.66m | 12:47PM0.69m | 7:48PM0.55m | 11:59AM0.77m | 10:41PM0.63m | 12:07PM0.85m | 11:28PM0.75m | 12:28PM0.94m | 00:03AM0.87m | 12:53PM1.00m | 00:34AM0.97m | 1:19PM1.05m | 1:06AM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00AM0.57m | 11:04PM0.37m | 6:02PM0.54m | 4:33AM0.34m | 6:00PM0.47m | 5:23AM0.24m | 6:17PM0.40m | 6:00AM0.14m | 6:39PM0.33m | 6:34AM0.06m | 7:02PM0.28m | 7:05AM-0.00m | 7:26PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 49 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
50 | 14 | 33 | 218 | 8 | 14 | 821 | 787 | 710 | 456 | 352 | 243 | 200 | 165 | 118 | 165 | 194 | 251 | 144 | 215 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | — | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | E 13 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 16 | ENE 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
6 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 7 | — | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 492 | 103 | 69 | 70 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | E 15 | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 |
18 | 16 | 13 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 25 | 25 | 23 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 18 | SE 16 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 63 | 325 | 212 | 566 | 789 | 188 | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 127 | 726 | 125 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 42 | 75 | 125 | 125 | 161 | 39 | 286 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 38 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










