Estaleiro Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.02° S 48.57° W

Estaleiro Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estaleiro Reef sea temperature is
19.1° C
0.5° 

Estaleiro Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSE swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Estaleiro Reef in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 5th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 10th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking at the setup for Estaleiro Reef over the next couple of weeks. Fair warning: this one’s a slow burner. There’s a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions before we get anything that’ll get the heart racing.

For the first week, from Wednesday the 5th through to about Tuesday the 12th of August, it’s mostly small, weak waves and onshore or cross-off winds that just don’t do this spot any favours. The odd clean window pops up, like Wednesday afternoon with glassy conditions and a 2ft swell from the ENE, but the period is short at 7 seconds and the combined swell energy is weak (84). It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are similar – small, short-period swells with combined energy under 100. Friday arvo sees the wind swing SE at 12 mph, cross-on, and the surf goes to crap.

Now, Saturday the 8th of August is where we get a little spark. A long-period SE groundswell rolls in, 14 seconds, and while the swell height is only 2-3ft, the combined energy jumps to 251 in the morning and 332 in the afternoon. Winds are light and cross-off or calm. This is the standout for the first week – clean, long lines at a reef break where that long period really suits. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

From Sunday the 9th through Wednesday the 12th, it’s pretty grim. Consistent cross-on winds from the south and southeast, chop building, and the combined swell energy is moderate (up to 430) but the quality is poor – mostly messy and unappealing. The swell period drops back or stays cross-onshore, and even though there’s some energy, it’s not a paddle surfer’s friend.

We get another clean window on Thursday the 13th of August, with a new ENE swell pushing 4-4ft, 7-second period, and offshore WNW winds around 6 mph. Combined energy is moderate (210). It’s head-high-ish clean waves, but still a short period. Let’s call it a fun session, not a classic.

Friday the 14th turns ugly again – swell bumping up to 6ft from the SE but with strong cross-on winds, so it’ll be a washout.

The real highlight of the entire outlook lands on Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th of August. On Tuesday the 18th, we get a solid 5-6ft ENE swell with an 8 to 9-second period. The wind swings offshore – W at 16 mph in the morning, NW at 12 mph in the afternoon – and the combined energy is moderate to strong (307 and 554). The morning is good, the afternoon is genuinely very good. Clean, moderate offshore wind, surfable size for experienced intermediates. Wednesday the 19th keeps that quality going with a 5ft ENE swell, 9-second period, and lighter offshore winds from the W at 9 mph. Combined energy is 391. This is clean, punchy reef surf. The swell direction is ENE, which matches the optimum direction for this break (ESE is close enough for this setup). This is the one to aim for.

After that, Thursday the 20th sees the swell drop to 3ft and the winds shift, so the quality fades.

A couple of quick notes: the water temp is 66° on the morning of the 5th, which is about average for the time of year. The reef at Estaleiro is exposed to swell but inconsistent, so you gotta pick your windows. For the standouts – Saturday the 8th and Tuesday/Wednesday the 18th/19th – the combination of clean winds, decent swell, and good period makes it worth the wait. The 6ft stuff on the 14th is no good with that wind. And at over 5ft, the bigger days are getting a bit much for beginners, so the 4-5ft windows are the sweet spot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:06PM0.66m
8:06AM0.74m
8:31PM0.58m
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
Low Tide
2:18PM0.44m
11:50PM0.44m
4:41PM0.44m
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
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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.

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