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H-Reef surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, ENE swell with 857 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for H-Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at H-Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for H-Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day window is a tough one to get excited about. We’ve got a consistent run of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, with a moderate to fresh breeze blowing through most of the period. The combined swell energy is moderate, but the quality is poor, and the wave state is almost always described as choppy or lumpy. It’s going to be a grind.
The first real chance for a paddle isn’t until the morning of Tuesday, 4th August, at H-Reef. The swell picks up to 5ft from the ENE with a period of 11 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. That longer period means better shaped waves and more energy between sets, making for a more manageable paddle out. The combined energy of all swells here is moderate at 567. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, which is about as good as it’s going to get, but it’s still a cross-shore breeze. The water temp is 80°F, which is about average for the time of year. This is the only half-decent option in the first week, but it’s marginal. The break is a fairly consistent reef, exposed to the swell, and the optimum swell direction is NNE, so we’re getting a bit of a side angle. It’s an advanced spot, so this isn’t one for beginners—the swell is over 5ft, and it’s a reef. Keep an eye on the tide, because the forecast mentions “questionable tide conditions.”
After that little window, it’s back to the same old story. The wind holds in the east, staying cross or cross-on, and the waves stay in the 3ft to 4ft range with a shorter period of 7–9 seconds. The energy drops right off, with the combined swell values falling into the 100–200 range, indicating weak energy. The surf quality is consistently labeled “poor,” and there’s no standout day in the second week. The waves are too short-period and choppy to hold any real shape. Honestly, this setup looks a lot more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent cross-shore wind and bumpy conditions.
If you’re desperate for a surf, Tuesday morning, 4th August, is the only call, and it’s a long shot. The rest of the fortnight is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 507 | 634 | 736 | 721 | 694 | 642 | 574 | 457 | 361 | 306 | 799 | 561 | 599 | 399 | 168 | 245 | 219 | 186 | 176 | 240 |
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-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:04PM0.89m | 3:50AM0.59m | 4:24PM0.86m | 4:36AM0.60m | 4:43PM0.81m | 5:31AM0.62m | 5:02PM0.75m | 6:40AM0.63m | 5:17PM0.68m | 8:18AM0.65m | 5:21PM0.62m | 10:21AM0.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:36PM0.29m | 9:38AM0.18m | 10:59PM0.25m | 10:12AM0.27m | 11:26PM0.22m | 10:52AM0.36m | 11:57PM0.20m | 11:42AM0.46m | 00:36AM0.18m | 1:11PM0.56m | 1:29AM0.17m | 2:43AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | W 12 | ENE 11 | N 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 286 | 264 | 249 | 257 | 242 | 192 | 132 | 125 | 117 | 141 | 3 | 561 | 8 | 399 | 168 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 12 | N 7 | W 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | NE 12 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | N 11 | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 18 | N 11 | W 17 | W 12 | W 12 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NE 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | — | ENE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 507 | 634 | 736 | 721 | 694 | 642 | 574 | 457 | 361 | 306 | 799 | — | 599 | 5 | 32 | 245 | 219 | 186 | 176 | 240 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 193 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
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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).
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