Surf Forecasts:
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 214 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with W 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 (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Fall Bay Reef. This is an inconsistent reef break that works best when the swell comes from the south-west. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing before we get a window.
The first week is a bust. Tiny waves, barely 0.3 ft, and the wind is all over the place. The wave energy is next to nothing, numbers like 8. The water is sitting at 69°F, which is a solid 8°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real standout on its own.
Then we get to Saturday morning, August 1st. That’s your moment. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the west-south-west, with a 12-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy hits 748 (moderate to strong). For a reef that’s often quiet, this is a proper little pulse. It’s clean, it’s got push, and the size is good for intermediate surfers. Crowds are likely, so expect a few heads out.
The afternoon of the 1st gets cross winds, and the following days drop off in quality. The 2nd and 3rd have some waist-high waves, but the wind is tricky and the energy is around 318 and 208. Nothing special.
The 5th of August brings a bigger swell, up to 7 ft, but the wind is a strong cross-shore and the period is a short 8 seconds. The energy is high (888), but it’s going to be messy and lumpy. At that size with that wind, it’s more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. Only for the experts.
After that, the swell fades out into small, clean but weak surf for the rest of the second week.
So, bottom line: Saturday, August 1st morning is the one to aim for. Glassy, 6 ft, clean lines. The rest is a long wait for small stuff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 104 | 153 | 214 | 132 | 56 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:07PM5.83m | 3:44AM5.81m | 4:19PM5.96m | 4:51AM6.02m | 5:18PM6.29m | 5:43AM6.38m | 6:05PM6.72m | 6:26AM6.77m | 6:46PM7.16m | 7:04AM7.15m | 7:22PM7.55m | 7:40AM7.47m | 7:57PM7.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24PM2.78m | 9:58AM2.73m | 10:35PM2.61m | 11:02AM2.48m | 11:32PM2.28m | 11:53AM2.12m | 00:19AM1.89m | 12:35PM1.72m | 00:58AM1.50m | 1:12PM1.35m | 1:34AM1.18m | 1:46PM1.06m | 2:08AM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 3 | W 8 | S 12 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 78 | — | — | 97 | 56 | — | 22 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 7 | W 3 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 8 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 22 | 104 | 153 | 214 | 132 | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 428 | 1691 | 418 | 927 | 395 | 426 | 778 | 697 | 0 | 124 | 358 | 95 | 132 | 172 | 78 | 180 | 181 | 125 | 125 | 404 | 281 |
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