
Surf Forecasts:
Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SE swell with 511 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Estaleiro Reef.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some real diamonds in the rough, but also a lot of time where you’ll be better off waxing your board at home. The real standout windows are short and sweet, but if you pick your moments, you’ll score.
The first bit of hope shows up on the morning of Saturday, the 8th of August. It’s only small, with a 2 ft SE swell, but the period is a very long 15 seconds, which means proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate at 237, and with a light cross-shore NNE breeze at 6 mph, it’ll be a bit bumpy. The afternoon cleans up nicely though – wind swings to a light 6 mph NNW cross-offshore, and the swell nudges up to 2 ft. The energy jumps to 279, and the word is clean. It’s not a day for heroics, but a longboard or a fish would be fun.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are write-offs. Strong onshore winds from the SSE and S, rain, and a choppy mess. Don’t bother.
The next real chance comes on Wednesday the 12th of August. The wind drops to glass both morning and afternoon – a light 3 mph from the S and then SSW. The swell is a consistent 3 ft from the SE with a 12-second period, giving moderate energy around 225. It’s glassy, clean, and the reef should be working. This is a good one for an intermediate surfer. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Thursday the 13th is a bit of a letdown after that. The morning has a light NW cross-off breeze at 3 mph, and the swell drops to 2 ft, but it’s clean. The afternoon gets a bit of onshore kick from the NE, so it’s not as good.
The next big highlight is a long way off, but it looks serious. Wednesday the 19th of August. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell from the E, with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 565 – that’s strong. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NW at 9 mph in the morning, and then it goes full offshore from the WNW at 6 mph in the afternoon. The forecast says “very good surf conditions” and it’s clear skies. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit more size, so it’s for the experienced crew. The reef will handle that longer-period groundswell well.
The day after, Thursday the 20th of August, is still worth a look. The swell drops to 4 ft from the E, but the morning has a light 6 mph W cross-offshore wind and clean conditions. Energy is moderate at 205. A solid, fun day.
After that, it fades. The last week of the forecast window is mostly small, weak, and often onshore. Saturday the 22nd of August has a glassy morning with a tiny 2 ft swell, but it’s basically flat. Not much to get excited about.
So, if you’re looking for the best of the best, lock in the Wednesday the 19th of August. That’s the one with the most size, clean offshore wind, and plenty of energy. The Wednesday the 12th is your next best bet for a mellow, clean session.
Stay frothy, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
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160 | 171 | 215 | 176 | 486 | 449 | 511 | 228 | 171 | 202 | 221 | 193 | 214 | 217 | 207 | 139 | 83 | 221 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:06PM0.99m | 2:39AM1.03m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:02AM-0.02m | 9:16PM0.42m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
160 | 48 | 215 | 78 | 38 | 26 | 30 | 228 | 171 | 202 | 221 | 193 | 214 | 217 | 207 | 139 | 45 | 55 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
45 | 171 | 47 | 176 | — | 37 | — | 18 | 44 | 38 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 83 | 221 | 192 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | SE 15 | SSE 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | 57 | 115 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ENE 4 | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — |
35 | 18 | 17 | — | 486 | 449 | 511 | 41 | 43 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 43 | 33 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 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.











