Golf Course Reef Surf Forecast

/ NSW – South Coast (20 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

Golf Course Reef surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 AEST

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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 18.6° C
(Which is 1.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Golf Course Reef in the next 12 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 7PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf	7AM (Wed 24th Sep)	7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful	7AM (Wed 24th Sep)	7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.
	Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	4	1	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	S	S	NE	NE	NE	ENE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	7	7	9	7	7	7	7	9	9	16	11	10	10	9	7	9	8	8	9	9	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	99	44	62	46	46	36	32	27	71	43	61	47	30	42	358	582	253	173	627	263	388
Wind (km/h)	NE	NE	NW	N	NNW	N	WSW	W	NW	SW	NE	W	WSW	S	SW	SSW	SSE	W	S	ESE	NW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	off	off	cross- off	glass	cross- on	off	off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	off	glass	on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		5:39PM 1.64		6:40AM 1.26	6:28PM 1.64		7:19AM 1.34		7:11PM 1.62	7:54AM 1.41		7:51PM 1.58	8:27AM 1.47		8:29PM 1.52	8:59AM 1.51		9:06PM 1.45	9:32AM 1.54		9:44PM 1.37
Low Tide / height (m)	11:14AM 0.61		12:30AM 0.29	12:10PM 0.56		1:09AM 0.27	12:59PM 0.51		1:43AM 0.27		1:43PM 0.47	2:15AM 0.29		2:25PM 0.44	2:45AM 0.32		3:06PM 0.43	3:14AM 0.37		3:46PM 0.43	3:43AM 0.42

	Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
Sunrise	5:54	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-
Sunset	-	5:50	-	-	5:51	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:53	-	-	5:54	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	6	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	18	17	15	24	19	17	17	17	10	17	19	14	18	16	9	14	14	12	16	15	13
Feels °C (?)	14	13	12	21	16	15	10	11	6	14	16	9	14	13	3	8	9	9	14	12	11

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - South Coast

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Golf Course Reef (light winds from the WSW at UlladullaAws 4 km from Golf Course Reef). 1.3m 6s windswell from the SSE with a 0.5m 8s swell from the ENE and a 0.4m 11s groundswell from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.