Surf Forecasts:
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, W swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fall Bay Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fall Bay Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown on Fall Bay Reef. I’ve got to be honest, this forecast is a tough pill to swallow. For a reef that’s as inconsistent as this one, we’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything surfable shows up. The whole first week is a write-off.
We've got nothing worth mentioning from the 24th right through the 31st. Tiny swell, flat conditions, and the wind is just all wrong. That’s a solid eight or nine day gap with no action. The wave energy on those days is weak, barely registering. It’s more of a board storage period than a surfing one.
The first sign of life shows up on Tuesday, September 1st. We get a small push from the WSW at 5ft with a 9-second period. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 288, and with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, it could be rideable for an intermediate. Still, it’s a marginal call, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
Thursday morning, September 3rd, offers a slightly better look. The swell is 6ft from the WSW, around 9 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the west. The combined energy is a strong 1028. That glassy wind is the key; it’s going to make for a clean face. This is probably the most user-friendly window of the first two weeks.
But the big one, the one that might just steal the whole show, is Monday, September 7th. This is a proper, serious groundswell. Monday morning we’ve got 15ft from the WSW with an 11-second period and a fresh offshore wind from the north. By Monday afternoon, it’s absolutely pumping: 21ft from the WSW with a massive 16-second period and clean cross-offshore wind. The combined swell energy is an incredible 19606. This is expert-level, life-threatening size. For anyone but the most seasoned locals, this is a day to watch from the cliff. The long period groundswell will be extremely powerful and focused. Expect heavy crowds if it cleans up.
The following Tuesday, September 8th, the swell settles to around 7ft to 8ft, but the winds go cross-shore, making it less appealing. If you’re an experienced surfer looking for a proper challenge, sunrise on the 7th is your target, but don’t even think about it if you’re not ready for serious size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 27 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 132 | 145 | 210 | 634 | 117 | 41 | 12 | 59 | 106 | 70 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:59PM6.09m | 5:25AM6.23m | 5:45PM6.67m | 6:06AM6.78m | 6:23PM7.25m | 6:42AM7.30m | 6:58PM7.78m | 7:15AM7.75m | 7:31PM8.20m | 7:48AM8.10m | 8:03PM8.47m | 8:20AM8.30m | 8:36PM8.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:17PM2.42m | 11:36AM2.19m | 00:01AM1.88m | 12:15PM1.66m | 00:37AM1.35m | 12:49PM1.17m | 1:10AM0.90m | 1:21PM0.77m | 1:41AM0.55m | 1:52PM0.48m | 2:11AM0.34m | 2:22PM0.33m | 2:42AM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 4 | W 12 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 434 | 117 | 41 | 12 | 59 | 106 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | SE 3 | SSW 3 | NW 4 | — | SE 3 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | — | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 27 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 132 | 145 | 210 | 634 | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 351 | 269 | 125 | 113 | 48 | 78 | 78 | 332 | 332 | 125 | 0 | 117 | 141 | 345 | 172 | 322 | 133 | 418 | 381 | 379 |
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The above surf forecast table for Fall Bay Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fall Bay Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fall Bay 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 (Fall Bay 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).
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