Surf Forecasts:
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fall Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Fall Bay Reef in feet.
Mate, it’s a real bummer of a forecast. We’re looking at a dry spell for over a week. The first day that even has a pulse is not until Thursday, August 14th. Everything before that is flat or junk. It’s a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so a blank run like this is a bit more normal for the area.
The water is sitting at 68°F, which is a massive 7°F warmer than it should be for August. That’s weird, feels like a heated pool.
The only real standout is the morning of Thursday, August 14th. We get a glassy morning with the wind coming from the south-southwest at only 3 mph. The swell is a weak 3ft from the west-southwest with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is 103 (moderate energy). It’s tiny, but it’s clean. The morning of Monday, August 17th is similar – glassy again, with a 4ft swell from the west-southwest (energy 199), but the wind gets messy in the afternoon. Those are your two best shots.
The morning of Saturday, August 16th has the biggest swell of the whole forecast at 5ft from the west-southwest, with a solid 12 mph offshore wind from the north-northwest keeping it clean. It’s the biggest, but it’s still only a 1 out of 10. If you’re looking for a bigger wave in clean conditions, that’s the one to gamble on.
Overall, the first week is a total loss. The second week has a couple of fleeting moments where you might find a clean, small wave. You’ve got to be keen. It’s not a great outlook for the paddle surfer. The wind in the second week might actually be more fun for a kite.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 78 | 43 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 102 | 177 | 176 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:09PM6.87m | 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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 | 5:47 | — | — | 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 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 3 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 78 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 102 | 177 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | W 4 | W 8 | W 4 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 6 | — | — | W 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 6 | — | SW 12 | W 5 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | NNW 3 | — | W 5 | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 43 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 366 | 364 | 367 | 395 | 338 | 191 | 191 | 180 | 395 | 195 | 395 | 195 | 358 | 180 | 191 | 338 | 48 | 117 | 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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