
Surf Forecasts:
Estaleiro Reef surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SE swell with 576 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Estaleiro Reef in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estaleiro Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk surf.
First up, the water temp is sitting at about 67°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year. Nothing too crazy, just a nice little bonus.
The next couple of days are a write-off. Friday afternoon is a total mess with a strong onshore wind and weak, choppy swell. Saturday morning is still a bit of a cross-shore mess, but look at Saturday afternoon. The wind swings offshore, light, and we get a clean 2ft wave from the southeast. That's a glimmer of hope, but it's inconsistent here, so don't get your hopes up too high.
The real gem shows up on Wednesday, the 12th of August. We get a glassy morning with a clean 3ft southeast swell. The energy is moderate (276) and the period is a solid 12 seconds, which is proper groundswell. This reef break will be handling that nicely. It's a rare moment of calm, so if you're free, be on it. The wind is dead calm, making for absolute perfection.
Thursday the 13th morning is also looking clean with a cross-offshore breeze and a 3ft, long-period (15 sec) SE swell. The energy is moderate (352) and it's another clean opportunity. Later in the week, things get a bit more mixed with cross-shore winds, but there are still some windows.
The standout is definitely the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. The glassy conditions and that clean, long-period swell will make Estaleiro Reef (Estaleiro-Reef) a dream. It's a rare break, so when it's good, it's special. The crowds are only "sometimes" an issue, so you might even have a few waves to yourself.
The following week, around the 18th of August, we see a bigger pulse of 6ft swell from the east, but it's short period (7-8 seconds) and the wind is messy. The 19th of August looks more promising with a clean, offshore breeze and 4ft waves from the east. The energy is moderate (240) and it's clean. That's a decent option for the second week.
Overall, the first week is a slow burn, but the 12th is a true standout. The second week has some potential, but it's less certain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 160 | 171 | 215 | 176 | 546 | 486 | 448 | 234 | 173 | 196 | 265 | 277 | 256 | 256 | 214 | 141 | 301 | 395 | 375 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:31PM0.58m | 12:21PM0.89m | 11:44PM0.64m | 1:04PM0.99m | 00:25AM0.73m | 1:39PM1.04m | 1:00AM0.82m | 2:10PM1.05m | 1:33AM0.91m | 2:39PM1.03m | 2:06AM0.98m | 3:06PM0.99m | 2:39AM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.40m | 5:41AM0.27m | 7:05PM0.35m | 6:34AM0.15m | 7:48PM0.33m | 7:19AM0.05m | 8:23PM0.34m | 7:58AM-0.01m | 8:52PM0.37m | 8:33AM-0.04m | 9:12PM0.41m | 9:02AM-0.02m | 9:16PM0.42m | |||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | SE 15 | SE 15 |
67 | 160 | 48 | 215 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 29 | 234 | 173 | 196 | 265 | 277 | 256 | 256 | 214 | 141 | 51 | 395 | 375 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | — | SE 15 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
— | 45 | 171 | 47 | 176 | — | — | — | 19 | 44 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 9 | — | 301 | 46 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 18 | — | 22 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 13 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — |
17 | — | 4 | 17 | — | 546 | 486 | 448 | 51 | 44 | 31 | — | 59 | — | 11 | 15 | 41 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 42 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 33 | 33 | 43 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
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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.











