Surf Forecasts:
Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SE swell with 714 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into the local scene for our stretch of coast. We're looking at Estaleiro Reef, a reef break that's a bit of a diva—it's inconsistent, so it doesn't fire often, but when it does, it needs everything just right. The water's around 66°, which is pretty much standard for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next two weeks are a real mixed bag, with a lot of days that are just a waste of wax. The good news is there are a couple of clear windows where it all comes together, but you'll need to be patient. We're staring down a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions from the 28th of August all the way through to the 4th of September, where the wind and swell just aren't playing ball. It's a bit of a quiet spell, but that's pretty normal for a spot that's as picky as this one.
The real standout, the one you want to mark on your calendar, is Monday, the 31st of August. We've got a glassy morning with zero wind, and the swell is a clean 4 ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, pushing a moderate wave energy of 245. Combined with the light wind and glassy conditions in the afternoon, this is your best shot for clean, lined-up waves at Estaleiro Reef. The crowd situation is listed as "sometimes," so you might have a few buddies out, but with the inconsistency of this spot, it shouldn't be a circus. This is the session to aim for.
Another promising but more distant window is Thursday, the 10th of September. The morning looks glassy again with a 3 ft SE groundswell (11-second period, 310 energy). That's a solid, clean direction for this reef, and the glassy conditions will make it smooth. It's a ways out, so keep an eye on it, but it's got the makings of a good one.
Don't get too excited about the bigger swells later on. The 9th of September sees a 7 ft NNE swell, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore at 12 mph, making it choppy and poor. That's a setup that's more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle guys.
For the rest of the days, it's mostly cross-shore or onshore winds with weak, short-period swell. The 4th of September morning has a glassy window but only a tiny 3 ft NE swell with a 5-second period and weak energy (104). You might get a surfable wave, but it's going to be very ordinary.
So, in short: hold out for the 31st of August or the 10th of September. Those are your golden tickets. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 10 |
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685 | 714 | 390 | 295 | 130 | 210 | 237 | 284 | 280 | 317 | 193 | 177 | 186 | 240 | 206 | 169 | 108 | 392 | 313 | 180 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:31AM1.00m | 2:17PM1.05m | 2:01AM1.06m | 2:44PM1.05m | 2:33AM1.09m | 3:12PM1.02m | 3:07AM1.09m | 3:42PM0.97m | 3:43AM1.05m | 4:12PM0.90m | 4:24AM0.98m | 4:44PM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.29m | 8:01AM-0.02m | 8:18PM0.27m | 8:29AM-0.03m | 8:37PM0.26m | 8:55AM-0.00m | 8:54PM0.25m | 9:20AM0.06m | 9:10PM0.25m | 9:43AM0.16m | 9:25PM0.26m | 10:02AM0.28m | 9:44PM0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
685 | 714 | 390 | 70 | 118 | 210 | 237 | 284 | 280 | 317 | 193 | 177 | 186 | 240 | 206 | 169 | 88 | 153 | 166 | 180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 |
1 | 13 | 47 | 295 | 130 | 50 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 39 | 65 | 108 | 123 | — | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 |
4 | 32 | — | 23 | — | — | 84 | — | — | 24 | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 392 | 313 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 12 |
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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.











