Estaleiro Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.02° S 48.57° W

Estaleiro Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estaleiro Reef sea temperature is
20.0°C
1.0° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with S 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 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’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so the first thing you need to know is that the start of this forecast window is a real bummer. We’re looking at a gap of a few days with no real surf worth mentioning. The first decent chance of a wave doesn’t come until the 7th of September, and even then, it’s pretty marginal. The pattern overall is a bit of a slow roll with a few bright spots, especially if you’re patient.

We start off with nothing on the 5th and 6th – just poor conditions, cross-onshore winds, and weak, messy swell. Hang tight.

The first real glimmer comes on the 7th (Monday morning) at Estaleiro Reef. The swell is a clean 6 ft from the south (S) with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (662). It’s a bit of a lumpy setup with cross-onshore wind, and the forecaster says it’s marginal. Not a classic, but it’s the first wave on offer.

The quality picks up from the 8th. Tuesday morning the 8th is clean, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The swell is small, 2 ft from the southeast, and the energy is weak (93). It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

Now, the standout for the first week is Wednesday the 9th. Estaleiro Reef is looking good in the morning. Offshore wind from the northwest (NW) at 6 mph, glassy clean conditions. The swell is 4 ft from the east (E) with an 8-second period, giving moderate energy (299). The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," and for a reef break, that’s the real deal. This is your best chance in the first week. The swell direction is east, and the optimum for this spot is east-southeast (ESE), so it’s a decent match. The water is about 68°F, which is a degree warmer than the average for this time of year, so it’s a touch warmer than usual.

Thursday the 10th morning is also a treat. Glassy conditions again, with a 3 ft east swell and a strong 355 energy reading. That’s clean, but the swell is a bit smaller than Wednesday.

The weekend rolls in, and things get a bit messy. The 12th (Saturday) has light offshore winds, but the swell is small and ordinary. The real event is on the 14th (Monday). That morning, Estaleiro Reef is forecast to get a big 7 ft swell from the east-southeast, with a 11-second period and a very strong 1237 combined energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. But here’s the catch: the guidance says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a reef, that’s a red flag – it’s likely going to be a washing machine, only for experts. The 14th is a full week away, so keep an eye on it, but be warned.

After that, from the 15th through the 20th, it’s mostly poor conditions again. The swell direction swings to the east, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality is rotten. The 18th (Friday) has a long period swell from the southeast (14 seconds), but it’s only 2 ft and the wind is all wrong, so it’s a write-off.

The best on offer is Wednesday the 9th morning. That’s the one. If you’re determined, Thursday the 10th morning is a close second. For the long-range, the 14th morning is a huge, powerful swell, but it’s a beast for experts only and it’s two weeks out, so don’t hold your breath.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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5
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1.5
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9
3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
72
92
31
395
1462
506
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100
50
66
120
138
149
165
140
133
109
81
81
202
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
30
SSE
20
SSW
10
S
15
SE
5
NW
10
WSW
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NNE
10
SSW
5
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10
ENE
5
E
10
NE
10
NNE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:39PM0.83m
10:25PM0.54m
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
Low Tide
6:19PM0.42m
5:35AM0.22m
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
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6:01
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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