Estaleiro Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.02° S 48.57° W

Estaleiro Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 07 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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,641 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Estaleiro Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 8th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 9th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 13th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next couple weeks for Estaleiro Reef. It’s a reef break, intermediate level, and it’s inconsistent, so it takes a bit of patience. The water temp is sittin’ around 68°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – a bit of a treat, keeps the rubber thin.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are pretty much a write-off – small swell, poor conditions, nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for.

Wednesday the 9th morning is where it starts to get interestin’. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the east, period around 8 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the WNW at just 3 mph. It’s gonna be glassy, clean, and the reef will be workin’. The combined energy’s moderate at 224. This is a solid window for a session.

Thursday the 10th afternoon is another little gem. The swell drops to 2ft, but it’s a long-period 15-second groundswell out of the SE, and the wind goes glassy – flat calm, dead still. That’s a rare treat, and the energy is still moderate at 286. The reef should handle that long period nicely, shapin’ up some clean little runners.

Now, we hit a rough patch. From Friday the 11th through to Sunday the 20th, it’s mostly onshore winds, lumpy, choppy, and often cross-on. The swell gets big on Sunday the 13th – 10ft – but with 18 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s a washing machine. That’s for experts only, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle session. The energy is strong at 3503, but the quality is poor.

The real standout comes on Tuesday the 15th morning. The swell is 8ft from the east, period 8 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the west at 9 mph. The combined energy is strong at 1686. The file says it might be a bit too big for this break, but if you’re an experienced surfer on a reef, this is the best on offer. The afternoon of the 15th drops to 6ft with cross-off wind, still very good, but the morning is the one to aim for.

Wednesday the 16th morning is also clean – 4ft, offshore WNW wind, nice and clean. Good backup.

We get another nice run on Sunday the 20th afternoon and Monday the 21st. Sunday the 20th afternoon has a 6ft swell from the east, 10-second period, and cross-off wind from the WSW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate at 659, and conditions look very good. Monday the 21st has clean offshore wind all day, with 5ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon, both from the east, period 9 seconds. Good, clean surf, moderate energy.

After that, Tuesday the 22nd turns ugly again with cross-onshore wind and small, choppy waves.

So, the best of the best: Tuesday the 15th morning for the big, clean, offshore swell if you’re an expert, and Wednesday the 9th morning for a solid, clean session with moderate swell. The Sunday the 20th afternoon is also a beauty.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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112
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172
197
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110
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117
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904
2641
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
5
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10
W
10
NE
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNE
10
SSW
10
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5
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NNW
20
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25
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SSE
35
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High Tide
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
2:51PM0.95m
2:51AM1.07m
3:13PM0.91m
Low Tide
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
8:40AM0.09m
8:13PM0.25m
8:46AM0.16m
8:26PM0.20m
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Temp °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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