Golf Course Reef surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 26 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Golf Course Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Golf Course Reef sea temperature is
22.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Golf Course Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Golf Course Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Golf Course Reef in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8AM. 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 13s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 27th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 28th Mar)21ft (6.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 28th Mar)21ft (6.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Golf Course Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
6
!
7
7
3
3
3
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ENE
2.1
E
1.8
E
2.2
S
5.5
S
6
SSE
5.5
S
4.5
SSE
4
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.2
SSE
1.8
SE
1.4
SE
1.3
SE
1
SE
0.7
SE
0.4
SSE
0.4
S
0.3
SSE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)12121281113121211111010998816121356
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11551290900581691811893954360923655156710306123382461265582473511177
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
25
SSW
20
S
10
SW
10
S
10
ESE
5
W
5
ENE
15
ENE
5
NW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:08PM
1.09
3:57AM
1.61
5:24PM
1.13
5:06AM
1.60
6:26PM
1.21
6:09AM
1.60
7:15PM
1.30
7:03AM
1.60
7:56PM
1.39
7:51AM
1.58
8:34PM
1.48
8:35AM
1.54
9:09PM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:58AM
0.36
9:16PM
0.67
11:09AM
0.34
10:35PM
0.67
12:10PM
0.31
11:48PM
0.63
1:00PM
0.28
12:50AM
0.56
1:42PM
0.27
1:43AM
0.50
2:19PM
0.27
2:31AM
0.44
2:52PM
0.29
3:15AM
0.40
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-7:01--7:00--6:59--6:57--6:55--6:54--6:52-
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-12910292---------------
Temp. °C222317151515161917181917182019202320222620
Feels °C (?)2123151376101314161617171819192019212319
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Information about the Golf Course Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Golf Course Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Golf Course Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Golf Course 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 (Golf Course 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 Golf Course 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Golf Course Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Nowra which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast - New South Wales where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Goulburn which is 95 km (59 miles) away and Port Kembla, 99 km (61 miles) away.

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