Surf Forecasts:
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s headed our way.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day run for Fall Bay Reef is a real tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of barely any surf to speak of, and honestly, it’s not shaping up to be a classic. For the first ten days or so, from Monday the 27th of July right through to the 6th of August, the wave energy is just tumbleweeds. We’re talking combined swell energy values that barely crack triple digits – mostly sitting between 10 and 98 – and the waves are tiny, with poor conditions. It’s a proper flat spell.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until late in the period. On Friday afternoon, the 7th of August, we finally see a bump with a 6ft swell from the WSW, period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 316 (moderate), and the forecast is marginal, but the wind is cross-shore and the quality is still questionable. It’s not a day to get excited about.
Now, the one standout that’s worth marking on your calendar – and I’d pencil it in as promising but not locked in – is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. The swell is 5ft from the WSW, period 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 268 (moderate). The real kicker here is the wind: it’s a clean, light WNW cross-offshore. That’ll iron out the surface and give you some proper, clean lines. The reef should handle the swell direction well, offering up some decent shape. It’s still a bit on the bigger side for a learner, but for an intermediate, this is the best we’ve got. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
The rest of the weekend and into the following week just fades back into small, choppy, or blown-out rubbish. The 10th and 11th have some clean-looking cross-off winds, but the swell is small and the energy is weak.
So, there you have it. A long wait for one decent morning. Keep your eyes on the 8th of August, but don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 3 | W 10 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
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 kJ | 84 | 82 | 43 | 33 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 77 | 98 | 126 | 116 | 76 | 20 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:43AM6.38m | 6:05PM6.72m | 6:26AM6.77m | 6:46PM7.16m | 7:04AM7.15m | 7:22PM7.55m | 7:40AM7.47m | 7:57PM7.87m | 8:14AM7.70m | 8:30PM8.07m | 8:47AM7.83m | 9:04PM8.16m | 9:21AM7.85m | 9:38PM8.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:53AM2.12m | 00:19AM1.89m | 12:35PM1.72m | 00:58AM1.50m | 1:12PM1.35m | 1:34AM1.18m | 1:46PM1.06m | 2:08AM0.93m | 2:18PM0.86m | 2:40AM0.78m | 2:50PM0.77m | 3:11AM0.73m | 3:22PM0.78m | 3:44AM0.79m | |||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | W 8 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 84 | — | 43 | 33 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | N 3 | — | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 77 | 98 | 126 | 116 | 76 | — | — | 13 | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 358 | 318 | 95 | 126 | 136 | 125 | 172 | 322 | 281 | 358 | 395 | 44 | 0 | 395 | 366 | 405 | 739 | 347 | 383 | 407 | 64 |
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