
Surf Forecasts:
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fall Bay Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. You’re gonna need some patience if you’re looking at the next couple of weeks. There’s nothing that’s gonna make you sprint for the car, and we’ve got a lot of flat, messy water in between. There’s one window that’s worth a look, but it’s a tease.
Starting this Friday the 11th, Fall Bay Reef (West Coast) has a little WSW swell showing at 1.4m. The wind’s cross-off from the NW at 20 km/h, so it should be reasonably clean, but the tide is questionable and it’s just not consistent. It’s a “maybe” session, not a “must-go” one. The water’s at 65°, which is a solid 5° warmer than average for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest suit.
Saturday the 12th is a washout. The wind swings onshore from the SW and picks up to 30-35 km/h, and the swell jumps a bit but it’s going to be lumpy, cross-on, and just plain messy. Not worth the beating.
Sunday the 13th starts a little cleaner with a cross-off breeze and 1.3m, but the energy is weak. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The afternoon drops off.
Monday and Tuesday are poor. The swell’s there, but the wind is all over the place, and the period is short. By Tuesday the 15th, the swell drops off, and we’re looking at a small morning that gets even smaller.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. From Wednesday the 16th into Thursday the 17th, there’s a bump. The swell pushes up from the W, and Thursday morning looks like the pick of the whole stretch, with 1.9m and a 7-second period. The wind is NW at 30 km/h and cross-off, so it’ll be blown clean. The energy is moderate. Then Thursday afternoon it gets bigger, up to 2.1m, with a jump in energy. That’s the most powerful we’re going to see. The wind eases a touch to WNW at 25 km/h, still cross-off and clean. This is the standout, but take it with a grain of salt. The period is short, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and peaky, and at 2.1m, it’s not a beginner wave. It’s for the experienced crew who know how to handle a reef. It’s an inconsistent spot, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but when they come, there’s some push.
After that, it’s a slow slide into flatness. Friday the 18th drops off, and then we’re scratching around for the rest of the week. The wind stays cross-off for a bit, but there’s just no swell. The 24th is glassy but basically flat, and the 26th has a 16-second period on the forecast, but only 0.1m. That’s a real tease. Long period, no power behind it.
So, bottom line: if you have to get wet, that Thursday the 17th is your shot. The rest is a waiting game. It’s a pretty typical blank run for this area, honestly. Forecasts can change, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 10 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
314 | 202 | 119 | 102 | 292 | 337 | 163 | 197 | 149 | 194 | 62 | 137 | 96 | 21 | 78 | 173 | 225 | 75 | 335 | 491 | 285 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:20PM8.77m | 7:40AM8.58m | 7:57PM8.86m | 8:16AM8.60m | 8:33PM8.72m | 8:50AM8.41m | 9:07PM8.36m | 9:23AM8.05m | 9:41PM7.85m | 9:57AM7.56m | 10:15PM7.24m | 10:31AM6.98m | 10:52PM6.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:10PM0.27m | 1:33AM0.05m | 1:46PM0.09m | 2:07AM0.02m | 2:20PM0.12m | 2:39AM0.20m | 2:53PM0.34m | 3:10AM0.55m | 3:25PM0.72m | 3:41AM1.03m | 3:58PM1.23m | 4:14AM1.59m | 4:33PM1.81m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 6 | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 7 |
314 | 202 | 119 | 64 | — | — | 163 | 197 | 149 | 132 | 38 | 137 | 96 | 21 | 78 | 173 | — | 53 | 8 | — | 285 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | — | — | W 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | — |
— | — | — | 102 | 292 | 337 | — | — | — | 194 | 62 | — | — | 62 | 16 | 19 | 225 | 75 | 335 | 491 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 104 | 124 | 319 | 259 | 0 | 31 | 6 | 124 | 124 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 322 | 592 | 358 | 358 | 31 | |
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Information about the Fall Bay Reef Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fall Bay 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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