
Surf Forecasts:
Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
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 cookin' over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a mixed bag at Estaleiro Reef. We're not looking at any proper standouts, but there are a few windows where it'll be worth paddling out.
The water temp is sitting at about 64°, which is a touch cooler than the norm for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a little nippier than you'd expect.
We kick things off on Sunday the 19th with a 4ft swell from the ENE, period around 8 seconds. The morning has a light offshore, so it'll be clean, but the energy is pretty weak (177). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind.
Monday the 20th morning is where we start to see a slight improvement. A 4ft ENE swell, still short period, but that WNW offshore wind will have it looking tidy. The combined energy is still moderate (204), so don't expect bombs, but it'll be a fun session.
The real highlight, and I mean the *only* time I'd get genuinely excited, is Thursday the 30th of July. This is the standout. We've got a 7ft swell from the south, period of 9 seconds – that's a decent groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 836, so there's some proper power behind it. But here's the catch: this is a reef break, and that size is getting into expert territory. It's too big for beginners, and even intermediates will need to be on their game. The wind is glassy in the morning, which is a dream, but the swell might actually be too much for this spot to handle well. The afternoon, however, looks much more user-friendly. A 3ft SSE swell rolls in with a very long period of 12 seconds. That's some beautiful, long-period groundswell energy (310) and glassy conditions. This is your window for clean, lined-up waves on the reef.
Now, looking further out, there's a bit of a lull. Friday the 31st and into the first days of August, we're looking at small, weak swells – mostly under 3ft, with short periods and often tricky winds. The energy readings drop into the double digits and low hundreds. It's honest, but it's not going to be pumping.
Final call: If you're an experienced surfer wanting to test yourself, the morning of Thursday the 30th is the biggest, most powerful day. For the rest of us, the Thursday afternoon of the 30th is your best bet for clean, quality waves at Estaleiro Reef. Glassy conditions and a long-period swell – that's the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the time, you'll be scratching for scraps.
Later, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
168 | 128 | 270 | 201 | 172 | 190 | 176 | 140 | 181 | 116 | 116 | 194 | 127 | 141 | 216 | 486 | 206 | 178 | 93 | 58 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:38PM0.75m | 5:34AM0.83m | 6:11PM0.70m | 6:29AM0.75m | 6:51PM0.66m | 7:50AM0.68m | 2:41PM0.54m | 7:52PM0.62m | 9:59AM0.68m | 9:34PM0.61m | 11:43AM0.75m | 11:06PM0.65m | 12:33PM0.83m | 00:02AM0.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:37AM0.27m | 10:07PM0.41m | 11:00AM0.35m | 10:51PM0.40m | 11:32AM0.44m | 11:51PM0.41m | 12:30PM0.54m | 3:11AM0.41m | 5:40PM0.52m | 5:02AM0.34m | 6:37PM0.48m | 5:58AM0.26m | 7:13PM0.43m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 |
168 | 128 | 270 | 201 | 172 | 190 | 176 | 140 | 181 | 116 | 116 | 194 | 127 | 106 | 79 | 188 | 206 | 178 | 93 | 57 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | N 4 | — | E 3 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 7 |
7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 55 | 55 | 65 | 58 | 58 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 25 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | N 5 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 52 | 56 | — | 58 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 55 | 141 | 216 | 486 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 30 | 33 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
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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.










