Surf Forecasts:
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WSW swell with 214 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's happening at Fall Bay Reef.
Honestly, looking out across the whole 16-day window, it's a pretty quiet stretch. There are no real standouts here. The surf is small, the conditions are mostly messy, and it’s going to be a long wait before we see any energy that’s worth paddling out for. The water is running much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 68°.
We’ve got a solid gap of quiet conditions. For the first week, from Thursday the 6th of August right through to about Monday the 11th, it’s basically flat or ankle-snappers. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. Nothing doing.
The first hint of something that looks like surf shows up on Wednesday the 12th of August. It’s still small, with a 2ft swell from the WSW, but the period jumps to 10 seconds and the combined energy hits 103 – that’s moderate energy. The wind is light and cross, so there might be a couple of rideable waves for the dedicated. But it’s inconsistent here, so don't bank on a session.
That little pulse holds into Thursday the 13th of August, with the morning seeing the biggest swell of the whole run at 4ft from the WSW, a 9-second period, and energy up to 184. The wind is light and cross again, which is about as good as it gets here. This is your best bet across the whole forecast, but it’s still a far cry from pumping. It’s an inconsistent reef break that can get crowded, so keep your expectations in check.
After that, it fades out again. The second week has some clean mornings with offshore winds, but the swell is dropping and the energy is weak. There are a few pulses around the 18th and 19th of August with moderate energy (120-122), but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor.
If you're desperate for a wave, the best chance is the morning of Thursday the 13th of August. It's small, but it's the best on offer. Otherwise, this is a quiet period for Fall Bay Reef. It’s not uncommon for the area to have a blank run like this.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 9 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 43 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 43 | 102 | 153 | 147 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:38AM6.78m | 1:13PM6.52m | 1:52AM6.45m | 2:35PM6.38m | 3:19AM6.43m | 3:59PM6.64m | 4:38AM6.79m | 5:10PM7.20m | 5:42AM7.35m | 6:08PM7.85m | 6:35AM7.89m | 6:57PM8.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM1.84m | 6:46AM2.01m | 7:22PM2.17m | 8:06AM2.27m | 8:52PM2.25m | 9:36AM2.19m | 10:20PM1.94m | 10:54AM1.77m | 11:30PM1.39m | 11:55AM1.22m | 00:26AM0.80m | 12:45PM0.69m | 1:13AM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 102 | 153 | 147 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 9 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 43 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 399 | 206 | 367 | 381 | 359 | 358 | 191 | 180 | 407 | 195 | 180 | 181 | 195 | 180 | 191 | 322 | 4 | 0 | 124 | 0 |
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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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