Estaleiro Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.02° S 48.57° W

Estaleiro Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estaleiro Reef sea temperature is
19.6°C
0.7° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SSE swell with 868 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Estaleiro Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9AM. 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming down the pipe for Estaleiro Reef.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 67°F which is pretty standard for this time of year – no wild anomalies to report. The first real window to paddle out is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. It won't be a total washout, but it's not the pick of the week. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the SSE, but with a 10-second period the energy is ramped right up – we are looking at strong, powerful conditions (1294). The wind is light and cross-onshore, which will put a bit of texture on the face, but the bigger issue is that this swell is just a bit too meaty for this reef. It's more of a heavy, expert-only paddle out. If you are not on your A-game, sit this one out.

Skip ahead to Thursday morning, September 3rd. The swell has dropped to a much more manageable 4ft from the ESE. The period is a long 11 seconds, so those are proper groundswell lines wrapping in. The wind has switched around to a light NNW, which is actually cross-offshore. This is where the reef will be clean and lined up. It'll be a bit inconsistent as the file says, but when a set comes through – get ready. The wave energy is moderate (364) but the quality is there. For an intermediate surfer, this is your morning.

Now, let's talk about the real standout. If you can wait, hold out for Thursday, September 10th. Thursday morning, we have a serious pulse of swell hitting 8ft from the ENE. That is a big number, and the energy reading is a booming 1635 – that's a powerful ocean. The period is a slightly shorter 9 seconds, so it won't have the same drawn-out lines, but the sheer size combined with a moderate cross-offshore wind (NNW 12 mph) means the reef will be holding some thick, pitching walls. Again, this is strictly for experts. If you are not comfortable in heavy, double-overhead reef waves, do not even think about it. But for the crew who live for that, it is on.

The afternoon of the 10th drops to a still-chunky 7ft, with the wind dropping to a light 6 mph cross-offshore, making it a bit more user-friendly for strong intermediates who want to test themselves. This is the best two-day window on the whole forecast.

Things go quiet and messy for a long stretch after that until we get to Saturday, September 12th. The morning is a gem of a different kind. The swell is small, only 4ft from the E, but the wind is *glass* – absolute dead calm. That is a rare treat here. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s clean little rollers. Not the biggest day but a perfect longboard or funboard session for a quiet, uncrowded paddle. The departure later that afternoon gets messy with light cross-shore winds again.

Looking way out, the last real flicker of hope is on Thursday morning, September 17th. A nice 4ft ESE swell with a long 10-second period and offshore wind from the NW at just 3 mph. This is clean, lined-up, and uncrowded. The energy is moderate (419) and the conditions will be clean. It's a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.

Overall, the pattern is a story of a few big, clean days that you cannot miss and a whole lot of onshore slop in between. Don't sleep on the 10th.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:19PM0.69m
6:16AM0.78m
12:42PM0.59m
6:03PM0.59m
8:09AM0.71m
12:34PM0.71m
7:32PM0.51m
12:39PM0.83m
10:25PM0.54m
12:46PM0.92m
11:30PM0.66m
1:00PM0.98m
00:06AM0.78m
1:19PM1.02m
00:39AM0.90m
Low Tide
10:17AM0.41m
10:06PM0.31m
10:27AM0.56m
3:27PM0.54m
10:32PM0.36m
10:13AM0.68m
5:24PM0.49m
11:11PM0.44m
4:32AM0.34m
6:19PM0.42m
5:35AM0.22m
6:54PM0.38m
6:23AM0.10m
7:24PM0.36m
7:03AM0.02m
7:49PM0.35m
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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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