Surf Forecasts:
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,126 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Fall Bay Reef.
Honestly, it's a pretty grim outlook for the next 16 days. This spot is an inconsistent reef break, and it's living up to that reputation. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a solid 68°, which is a good 6° above average, so you won't need a thick wetsuit, but that's about the only good news.
We start off with a real dud. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are a write-off. We're looking at small, short-period windswell, mostly 3 to 5 feet, with onshore and cross-shore winds ruining any chance of a wave. The combined energy is weak, bouncing around 117 to 142, and it's just lumpy, choppy mess.
There's a glimpse of something on Saturday afternoon, the 29th, with a light northwesterly going cross-offshore and a clean surface. The swell is still only 4 feet from the SW at 8 seconds, with moderate energy (142), but it's surfable, just very ordinary. Not worth paddling out for.
Sunday the 30th is back to rain and strong onshore winds, with the swell building to 6 feet. The energy kicks up to 690, but it's all onshore junk. Don't bother.
Monday the 31st of August is the only real standout in the whole 16 days, and even then it's a cautious one. The morning shows a 7 feet west swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1552 – that's some real power. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW. This is the best window. That size is edging into the "too big for beginners" territory, and for an inconsistent reef, you'll want to be comfortable. The trade-off is a strong, clean, powerful swell, but it's a long-range call, so treat it with a little caution. The afternoon sees the wind shift cross-shore and the quality drops.
After that, it's a desert. From Tuesday the 1st of September all the way through to Saturday the 12th, the surf is either tiny, blown out, or both. The combined energy mostly stays below 100, and the wind is constantly onshore or cross-shore. There's a day or two with a clean offshore breeze (like the 5th and 6th of September), but the swell is just too small at 2 to 3 feet to do anything with. It's a long, blank run.
The end of the forecast window on the 12th of September actually shows a bit of size again, with 7 feet of WSW swell, but it's paired with a strong 25 mph cross-shore wind. The energy is strong at 553, but it's going to be a messy, blown-out mess. Honestly, for a beach break setup, that kind of wind and swell combo looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There's nothing here to get excited about. Monday the 31st of August morning is your only shot, and it's a long way off. Sometimes it's just like that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
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114 | 128 | 109 | 61 | 142 | 625 | 273 | 434 | 1068 | 828 | 641 | 276 | 55 | 63 | 57 | 62 | 166 | 897 | 460 | 404 | 375 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:31PM8.20m | 7:48AM8.10m | 8:03PM8.47m | 8:20AM8.30m | 8:36PM8.58m | 8:54AM8.35m | 9:11PM8.50m | 9:30AM8.21m | 9:48PM8.23m | 10:08AM7.90m | 10:28PM7.78m | 10:51AM7.44m | 11:16PM7.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.77m | 1:41AM0.55m | 1:52PM0.48m | 2:11AM0.34m | 2:22PM0.33m | 2:42AM0.28m | 2:54PM0.34m | 3:14AM0.38m | 3:28PM0.51m | 3:49AM0.66m | 4:06PM0.85m | 4:28AM1.10m | 4:49PM1.33m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
3 | — | — | 61 | 142 | 625 | 273 | 256 | — | 724 | — | 276 | 55 | 12 | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 15 | — | W 16 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 6 | 5 | 10 | — | — | 8 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
114 | 128 | 109 | 11 | — | — | — | 434 | 1068 | 828 | 641 | — | — | 63 | 57 | 62 | 166 | 897 | 460 | 404 | 375 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 299 | 406 | 288 | 185 | 0 | 31 | 64 | 377 | 82 | 650 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 358 | 214 | 358 | 424 | 322 | 322 | 365 | 141 |
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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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