Golf Course Reef surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 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
20.2° 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 Saturday (Dec 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 27th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 27th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 25th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
0
3
1
2
4
0
0
4
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
2.5
S
2.1
S
2.2
S
3.5
S
2
S
2.3
S
2.3
S
1.6
SSE
1.5
S
2.1
S
1.5
S
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1.4
SE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
Period(s) (?)51088101110109101010999999989
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32137556559621248901109963471423821423360254164249221290252160183
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
10
ESE
10
S
20
SE
15
SSW
20
S
15
SE
5
SSW
15
SE
20
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
5
SW
10
SE
15
E
5
WNW
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
N
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:52AM
1.18
12:18PM
1.63
1:42AM
1.23
1:06PM
1.56
2:34AM
1.31
2:01PM
1.46
3:27AM
1.40
3:04PM
1.36
4:20AM
1.52
4:14PM
1.27
5:13AM
1.64
5:27PM
1.21
6:06AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:38PM
0.24
5:58AM
0.67
7:19PM
0.25
6:56AM
0.70
8:02PM
0.26
8:04AM
0.70
8:47PM
0.28
9:19AM
0.67
9:36PM
0.31
10:36AM
0.59
10:26PM
0.35
11:48AM
0.48
11:19PM
0.38
12:53PM
0.36
Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45
Sunset8:13--8:13--8:14--8:14--8:14--8:15--8:15--
clear
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-11------------------
Temp. °C221815181716171618181817181819191722232031
Feels °C (?)191612131210121315131514141616161519201831
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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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