
Surf Forecasts:
H-Reef surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at H-Reef in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Wednesday 11 Nov, 11AM (local time) – 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, NNW swell with 3,903 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at H-Reef before Friday 20 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 8ft (2.5m), 17s on Wednesday 11 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for H-Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at H-Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for H-Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NNW 20 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | E 7 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
468 | 344 | 1528 | 2674 | 2450 | 1655 | 1113 | 1026 | 923 | 731 | 647 | 715 | 715 | 800 | 550 | 387 | 397 | 682 | 700 | 554 | 1966 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:14AM0.73m | 00:35AM0.70m | 11:47AM0.70m | 1:10AM0.79m | 12:16PM0.66m | 1:43AM0.86m | 12:43PM0.62m | 2:15AM0.90m | 1:08PM0.58m | 2:46AM0.92m | 1:31PM0.55m | 3:19AM0.92m | 1:54PM0.53m | 3:53AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.19m | 6:12AM0.38m | 6:21PM0.14m | 7:06AM0.38m | 6:43PM0.10m | 7:53AM0.38m | 7:05PM0.07m | 8:35AM0.38m | 7:29PM0.05m | 9:14AM0.39m | 7:54PM0.05m | 9:54AM0.40m | 8:21PM0.06m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 20 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 20 |
311 | 221 | 1528 | 2674 | 2450 | 1655 | 1016 | 934 | 768 | 722 | 647 | 715 | 715 | 800 | 550 | 386 | 302 | 682 | 700 | 554 | 1966 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | NNW 15 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 16 | NNW 12 |
144 | 188 | 317 | 157 | 76 | 50 | 21 | 44 | 42 | 25 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 15 | 14 | — | 92 | 47 | 41 | 104 | 378 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | NNW 22 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 16 | — | — | SW 13 | — | S 17 | S 19 | NW 20 | NW 18 | NNW 18 | NNE 9 | NNW 15 |
7 | 97 | 60 | 51 | 50 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 26 | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 7 | 15 | 50 | 31 | 28 | 275 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
468 | 344 | 366 | 555 | 520 | 659 | 1113 | 1026 | 923 | 731 | 575 | 506 | 458 | 368 | 345 | 387 | 397 | 368 | 323 | 287 | 247 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 113 | 25 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
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Information about the H-Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for H-Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at H-Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our H-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 (H-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 H-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.
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