
Surf Forecasts:
Garths Reef surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 865 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garths Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Garths Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Garths Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 5PM. 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 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Garths Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
310 | 361 | 344 | 269 | 250 | 204 | 297 | 357 | 155 | 337 | 226 | 130 | 140 | 136 | 163 | 321 | 346 | 284 | 706 | 289 | 306 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:52PM1.83m | 2:54AM2.08m | 4:41PM1.86m | 3:54AM1.83m | 5:28PM1.91m | 5:02AM1.59m | 6:15PM1.95m | 6:21AM1.40m | 7:00PM1.98m | 7:48AM1.30m | 7:43PM2.01m | 9:13AM1.30m | 8:25PM2.03m | 10:25AM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.77m | 9:52AM-0.35m | 10:17PM0.71m | 10:39AM-0.12m | 11:29PM0.63m | 11:26AM0.13m | 00:43AM0.51m | 12:14PM0.39m | 1:53AM0.35m | 1:04PM0.62m | 2:54AM0.20m | 1:57PM0.82m | 3:46AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | |
8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | 8:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 8 | SW 16 |
272 | 247 | 253 | 269 | 250 | 204 | 150 | 151 | 124 | 337 | 226 | 113 | 140 | 136 | 110 | 321 | 346 | 155 | 152 | 289 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 |
310 | 361 | 344 | 266 | 206 | 164 | 297 | 357 | 84 | 187 | 203 | 130 | 128 | 61 | 163 | 61 | 106 | 75 | 74 | 232 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | — | — | — |
15 | 38 | 59 | 37 | 152 | 120 | 45 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 118 | 111 | 80 | 95 | 61 | 91 | 148 | 23 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | — | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 284 | 706 | — | 306 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 466 | 715 | 0 | 466 | 196 | 2 | 63 | 195 | 0 | 333 | 2 | 0 | 466 | 430 | 0 | 430 |
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Information about the Garths Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Garths Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Garths Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Garths 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 (Garths 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 Garths 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.
Garths Reef is 92 km (57 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Del Norte County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










