
Surf Forecasts:
Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 882 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with SSE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Estaleiro Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. 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+) | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Estaleiro Reef.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper session. There’s a real lack of quality on the cards, with a lot of poor conditions and a lot of time with nothing worth paddling out for. The first decent chance doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning, September 9th.
That Wednesday morning is the standout of the whole outlook. You’ve got a clean 4ft swell coming from the east with a light offshore wind from the northwest. That’s proper, clean conditions for the reef. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about 2° warmer than average, so nothing too weird, just a touch on the mild side. The combined swell energy is moderate at 268, and the period is a middling 8 seconds, so it won’t be a groundswell classic, but with that offshore wind and a reef setup, it’ll offer the best shape and cleanest faces you’ll find in this stretch. This is the one to aim for.
Before that, from Sunday the 6th through Tuesday the 8th, it’s mostly junk. Cross-on winds, lumpy surf, and small, weak energy. Monday morning the 7th has a bit of size at 5ft but it’s cross-shore with wind ripples and only scores as marginal. Not worth it. Tuesday morning the 8th is clean but tiny at 2ft.
After that Wednesday morning highlight, things go downhill again pretty fast. Wednesday afternoon the 9th gets cross-shore and messy. Thursday the 10th offers a couple of windows: Thursday afternoon sees a glassy 2ft swell from the southeast with a long period of 15 seconds, and combined energy of 296. That’s a clean, very long period groundswell, but it’s tiny. It’s more of a longboard cruise than a proper session. Friday the 11th afternoon turns glassy with 3ft from the east-northeast, 8-second period, but the energy is low at 140. Ordinary but rideable.
Saturday the 12th afternoon brings the next real highlight: a clean 3ft swell from the southeast with a 10-second period and a strong 391 combined energy. Offshore wind from the northwest, clean faces. That’s a good little window, and it’s worth keeping an eye on. The long period (15 seconds) swells on the 19th and 20th look promising on paper, with combined energy of 443 and 379, but the winds are cross-on or cross-shore, and the conditions are described as poor. That’s frustrating, because a reef loves a long period groundswell, but not when it’s chopped up.
The rest of the run from the 13th through the 21st is a write-off. Cross-on winds, onshore winds, rain, and poor surf quality. The energy is often moderate, but the wind just kills it. This is a reef, so when it’s clean, it’s special, but when it’s messy, it’s just not worth it. There’s a long gap from the 13th to the 21st with nothing worth recommending.
So, bottom line: if you want the best wave of this outlook, you’re looking at Wednesday morning, September 9th, with clean 4ft east swell and offshore wind at Estaleiro Reef. Saturday afternoon the 12th is your backup. Don’t bother with the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 539 | 370 | 502 | 52 | 112 | 64 | 89 | 159 | 223 | 195 | 161 | 99 | 112 | 101 | 107 | 112 | 87 | 79 | 185 | 411 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:46PM0.92m | 11:30PM0.66m | 1:00PM0.98m | 00:06AM0.78m | 1:19PM1.02m | 00:39AM0.90m | 1:41PM1.02m | 1:12AM0.99m | 2:04PM1.01m | 1:45AM1.06m | 2:28PM0.98m | 2:18AM1.08m | 2:51PM0.95m | 2:51AM1.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM0.38m | 6:23AM0.10m | 7:24PM0.36m | 7:03AM0.02m | 7:49PM0.35m | 7:37AM-0.03m | 8:09PM0.35m | 8:06AM-0.02m | 8:20PM0.34m | 8:28AM0.02m | 8:16PM0.31m | 8:40AM0.09m | 8:13PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 19 |
Feels °C | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
18 | 25 | 6 | 160 | 52 | 112 | 33 | 89 | 159 | 223 | 195 | 161 | 99 | 101 | 101 | 107 | 112 | 87 | 79 | 185 | 411 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 12 | SE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
13 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 64 | 63 | 34 | 38 | 49 | 53 | 43 | 83 | 46 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 81 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 7 | — | S 15 | SE 13 | — | E 16 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 11 | E 12 | — | SE 14 |
4 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 7 | — | 5 | 26 | 112 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 5 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 8 | — |
51 | 539 | 370 | 502 | 13 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 125 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 358 | 30 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
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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.










