
Surf Forecasts:
Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board, let's talk about what's on offer at Estaleiro Reef. First thing to note, this spot is a reef break, so it's a bit more for the intermediate crew, and it's known to be inconsistent, so we need to be patient and pick the right moments. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild there.
This 16-day outlook has a bit of a slow start, but there are some real gems hidden in there if you're willing to wait. The first few days are pretty ordinary. We've got some small waves, around 2ft from the ENE, with a weak energy reading (83-91). The wind is light, which is okay, but the swell is just too small and short-period (7 seconds) to get excited about. It's more of a paddle than a surf.
The first real standout window begins to shape up from Thursday, the 8th of August. The morning has a bit of a long-period groundswell coming in from the SE at 15 seconds, with a moderate energy of 260. It's a bit cross-shore and small, but the afternoon is where it's at. That same SE swell, still with a long 15-second period, and the energy jumps to 345. The wind goes cross-offshore, and the conditions are clean. The waves are only around 2ft, but that long period and clean face will make it a fun, rippable wave. It's a bit small, but it's quality.
Then, we hit a bit of a rough patch. Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th are blown out. The wind goes onshore and gets strong, 25 km/h, making everything choppy and messy. The swell does pick up, hitting 4ft on Sunday with a big energy of 492, but the wind ruins it. Not worth it.
Now, the real standout. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, the 12th of August. The morning is a beauty. The wind is glassy, dead calm, from the ENE. The swell is 3ft from the east with a short period of 7 seconds, but the energy is a solid 240. It’s not a big swell, but on a glassy morning, that reef will be clean and fun. This is the best on offer for the whole lookout.
The following week has a couple more interesting windows. On Thursday, the 13th of August, the morning has a 5ft ENE swell with a short period (6 seconds) and a strong energy of 352. The wind is light and cross-off, so it will be clean. At 5ft, it's getting a bit too big for beginners, but for intermediates, that's a fun morning. The following Friday, the 14th, starts glassy again with a 3ft SE swell, but this one has a very long 14-second period and a big energy of 354. That long period groundswell on a reef is a recipe for some beautiful, long lines. The sets will be spaced out, but the glide will be worth it.
The final window to look at is Tuesday, the 18th of August. The afternoon sees a 5ft SSE swell, with a 7-second period, and a strong energy of 266. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. Again, 5ft is a solid size for this spot.
So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a write-off. The best bet is the glassy morning of Wednesday, the 12th, for some clean, fun waves. The glassy morning of Friday, the 14th, with the long-period groundswell is another top pick. The mornings of the 13th and the afternoon of the 18th are also solid options if you want a bit more size. Don't bother with the rest of the blown-out days.
Stay sharp, and see you out there.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
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40 | 37 | 69 | 61 | 48 | 48 | 35 | 60 | 79 | 170 | 107 | 102 | 137 | 134 | 224 | 181 | 108 | 449 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:33AM0.89m | 6:11PM0.75m | 6:34AM0.80m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:35PM0.37m | 11:25AM0.31m | 11:06PM0.40m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
40 | 37 | 36 | 32 | 48 | 48 | 34 | 60 | 79 | 105 | 107 | 102 | 137 | 119 | 119 | 113 | 57 | 43 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | SE 12 |
25 | 23 | 69 | 61 | 41 | 37 | 35 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 134 | 224 | 181 | 108 | — | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 6 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — |
7 | 23 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | SE 3 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 12 | SE 5 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 170 | — | 4 | 77 | — | — | — | 31 | 449 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 79 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
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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.











