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Golf Course Reef surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 15 Jan 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
21.2° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Golf Course Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Golf Course Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Golf Course Reef in the next 12 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 15th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 22nd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Golf Course Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
2
0
2
3
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
2.2
ENE
2.3
NE
2.5
SE
3.5
SE
4
ESE
4.5
ESE
4.5
ESE
4.5
ESE
4.5
ESE
4
ESE
3
ESE
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.6
ENE
2.1
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.5
E
2.5
ESE
3
ESE
Period(s) (?)67889101111111010999881110121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)834246009212323340045234348416242793046156550535934757412211059188220132191
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
25
NE
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:20PM
1.04
7:21AM
1.67
8:08PM
1.07
8:02AM
1.72
8:52PM
1.11
8:41AM
1.76
9:33PM
1.15
9:18AM
1.78
10:12PM
1.19
9:56AM
1.78
10:52PM
1.23
10:34AM
1.75
11:32PM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:40PM
0.46
12:33AM
0.57
2:23PM
0.39
1:18AM
0.56
3:01PM
0.33
2:02AM
0.55
3:38PM
0.28
2:45AM
0.54
4:14PM
0.24
3:28AM
0.53
4:49PM
0.21
4:11AM
0.53
5:24PM
0.20
4:56AM
0.55
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-8:15--8:15--8:14--8:14--8:14--8:13--8:13-
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light rain
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rain showers
Rain (mm)
229-3199752-1--442---2
Temp. °C242422222119191919202019202119202119202119
Feels °C (?)242319211916161616171717181918191918171718
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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 12 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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