
Surf Forecasts:
H-Reef surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,846 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. 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 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for H-Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at H-Reef over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. The first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some swell, but the wind is just bloody awful – a constant cross-shore, and the wave state is a mess of cross-chop. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate (258) but with that wind, it’s not surfable.
We’re looking at a real dry spell until the end of the first week. The wind stays stubbornly cross-shore, and even though the swell height bumps up to 6 ft, the period is short and the conditions are just poor. The energy starts to build into the moderate range (528), but it’s not doing us any favours yet.
The real turning point starts on Sunday the 26th. The swell period suddenly jumps to 15 seconds, and the energy goes strong (995). This is a long-period groundswell starting to push in. The wind is still cross-shore, but the quality is *marginal* rather than poor, which is a step up. This is when the reef will start to get some proper lines.
Now, the standout window is from Monday the 27th of July through to Wednesday the 29th. The swell holds at 6 ft to 8 ft, and the period is a solid 13 to 15 seconds. The combined energy gets into the very strong range, hitting 1623 on Tuesday afternoon. This is serious energy. For the advanced crew, the Wednesday morning session on the 29th is the pick. We’ve got a north wind swinging offshore at 9 mph, and the swell is 8 ft from the ENE with an 11-second period. That offshore wind is going to clean it up nicely. Be warned, though, at 8 ft this is expert-only territory. The reef will be working, and with that optimum swell direction from the NNE, it’s set up perfectly. Word of caution: the crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.
After that peak, the energy drops off, and the wind gets messy again. By Thursday the 30th, we get a brief window of clean conditions with a cross-off wind, but the swell drops to 4 ft, so it’s small. The first week of August sees a return to the same old story – cross-shore wind and poor surf, except for the 3rd of August. That day brings a very long-period 16-second swell at 4 ft, but the energy is still strong (1067). It’s marginal, but if you’re a patient surfer on a longboard, you might find a few clean ones.
For the best bet, I’m locking in the 29th of July (Wednesday) morning at H-Reef. That offshore wind, 8 ft swell, and the reef’s exposure to the ENE swell is the clear winner. It’s a proper session for the experienced surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
255 | 647 | 393 | 282 | 170 | 201 | 312 | 353 | 400 | 441 | 221 | 219 | 602 | 819 | 877 | 1175 | 1124 | 1218 | 1191 | 1446 | 1824 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:30AM0.68m | 12:23PM0.74m | 1:00PM0.80m | 1:32PM0.84m | 11:32PM0.44m | 2:02PM0.87m | 00:28AM0.46m | 2:29PM0.90m | 1:11AM0.49m | 2:55PM0.92m | 1:50AM0.52m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:23AM0.21m | 4:27AM0.19m | 5:24AM0.16m | 8:56PM0.42m | 6:12AM0.12m | 9:02PM0.40m | 6:52AM0.09m | 9:16PM0.38m | 7:28AM0.06m | 9:34PM0.36m | |||||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | NE 7 | NNW 10 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 16 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 |
3 | 3 | 46 | 10 | 114 | 51 | 33 | 43 | 65 | 87 | 221 | 210 | 602 | 819 | 877 | 1175 | 1124 | 1218 | 1191 | 1446 | 1824 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 23 | NNW 11 | W 20 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | E 16 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | W 19 | E 13 | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
5 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 84 | 219 | 151 | 146 | 154 | 134 | 166 | 155 | 120 | 177 | 176 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SW 18 | NNW 9 | SW 17 | W 16 | W 16 | E 16 | E 12 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 84 | 73 | 273 | 2 | 127 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 37 | 66 | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
255 | 647 | 393 | 282 | 170 | 201 | 312 | 353 | 400 | 441 | 172 | 135 | 393 | 368 | 283 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 9 | 23 | 25 | 2 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
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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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