
Surf Forecasts:
H-Reef surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 439 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 0.4m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for H-Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s take a look. I’ve got to tell you, H-Reef is offering nothing for the next 16 days. No good surf options in sight. The whole run is just poor conditions from the start.
It begins on Friday afternoon, July 3rd, with a 6ft swell from the ENE, a short 8-second period, and a cross-shore wind blowing at 12 mph. The combined wave energy is moderate at 365. Water temp is around 79°, which is pretty normal for July. But that cross-wind is kicking up a chop, making it a mess. That’s the theme: ENE swells in the 5ft to 6ft range, short periods, and those winds staying cross-shore at 12 to 16 mph.
Even when the swell drops to 3ft on Monday morning, July 13th, the wind is still cross and the energy is weak. The wave direction is from the ESE, which is a bad angle for this reef that likes NNE. So the waves are just poor.
Into the second week, around July 14th and 15th, it’s the same old story – short period, cross-winds, no quality. By July 18th, we’ve got 4ft from the east, a 7-second period, and a moderate cross-shore.
There is no standout here. No day to circle on the calendar. For a reef that is fairly consistent, this is a rough spell, but it doesn’t usually stay this bad for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
336 | 344 | 283 | 344 | 319 | 279 | 279 | 372 | 397 | 372 | 408 | 347 | 419 | 422 | 322 | 280 | 321 | 225 | 251 | 223 | 171 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:11PM0.87m | 4:37AM0.49m | 5:35PM0.84m | 5:43AM0.50m | 6:00PM0.79m | 7:06AM0.53m | 6:25PM0.73m | 8:52AM0.58m | 6:53PM0.67m | 10:35AM0.67m | 7:25PM0.60m | 11:47AM0.78m | 8:18PM0.54m | 12:41PM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:03AM0.34m | 10:21AM0.21m | 00:34AM0.31m | 10:59AM0.30m | 1:09AM0.27m | 11:50AM0.40m | 1:49AM0.23m | 1:13PM0.50m | 2:36AM0.19m | 3:51PM0.56m | 3:30AM0.14m | 6:47PM0.53m | 4:28AM0.09m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | |
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | 7:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NW 13 | E 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | N 8 | N 7 | W 15 | W 14 | N 6 |
29 | 57 | 56 | 52 | 48 | 40 | 18 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 17 | — | 66 | 16 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 15 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 17 | NW 12 | W 16 | W 19 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SE 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | E 9 | NW 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | W 16 | W 15 | — | — | W 13 |
6 | 5 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 16 | W 20 | SSW 19 | ESE 10 | E 10 | NW 11 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | NW 9 | E 9 | — | N 8 | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — |
54 | 50 | 5 | 8 | 120 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
336 | 344 | 283 | 344 | 319 | 279 | 279 | 372 | 397 | 372 | 408 | 347 | 419 | 422 | 322 | 280 | 321 | 225 | 251 | 223 | 171 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 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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