
Surf Forecasts:
Fall Bay Reef surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s 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 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 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
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. The next 16 days for Fall Bay Reef are a real tough one. I’m looking at the whole run and it’s pretty flat, with hardly any swell to get excited about. The water is running at 68°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, about 7°F warmer than usual – that’s very unusual.
We kick off on Saturday 25 July with a tiny 0.3ft SW swell in the morning, period at 12 seconds, but it’s coming from the wrong direction for this reef and the combined energy is a weak 13. The wind is cross-off but no point even thinking about it. This is a reef that’s inconsistent and it rarely gets a proper run, and this stretch is a prime example.
Sunday 26 July brings a bit more size – 5ft from the WSW in the morning, period 7 seconds, combined energy 186 (moderate). The wind is cross-off from the NW at 19 mph, so it’ll be clean, but the swell is short period and pretty disorganised. It’s still classed as poor surf. The afternoon sees 5ft from the west, period 7 seconds, energy 220, but again, it’s not doing anything for the reef.
Monday 27 July drops right back to 3ft, and from there it’s a slow downward slide. The whole week after that is tiny – 2ft, 2ft, 0.7ft – you get the picture. The wind does swing offshore on a few mornings, like Thursday 30 July morning with glassy conditions and a 2ft west swell, but there’s just no power in the water. The combined energy barely gets above 45.
There’s a gap of several days here with nothing worth mentioning. The next blip comes on Tuesday 4 August morning. A 3ft SW swell, period 8 seconds, combined energy 120 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the north at 16 mph, so it’s clean. But it’s still a small swell and the period is short, so the waves will be weak and close out. It’s still poor surf.
The rest of the run into the second week is just tiny dribbles – 1.0ft, 0.7ft – with a stiff cross-off wind on 8 August but no swell to back it up. The longest period we see in the second week is 10 seconds on 2 August, but that’s paired with a 0.7ft swell, so it’s irrelevant.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. If you’re desperate, Tuesday 4 August morning has the best chance of a clean 3ft wave, but it’s not going to be a surf you’ll remember. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the days with stronger wind and some swell. The reef is inconsistent and rarely breaks, and this 16-day window is a blank run. Still, it tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 11 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 |
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6 | 30 | 101 | 186 | 220 | 104 | 70 | 68 | 43 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 37 | 12 | 33 | 13 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:14AM7.70m | 8:30PM8.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:18PM0.86m | 2:40AM0.78m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | S 12 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 |
1 | 3 | — | — | — | 104 | 70 | — | 43 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 33 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | W 6 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 3 |
6 | 30 | 101 | 186 | 220 | — | — | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 25 | 37 | — | — | 13 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 395 | 395 | 434 | 758 | 756 | 0 | 124 | 358 | 113 | 125 | 113 | 125 | 153 | 406 | 181 | 54 | 412 | 195 | 377 | 784 | 322 |
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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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