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Lat Long: 34.42° N 119.63° W

Hammonds Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hammonds Reef sea temperature is
22.5°C
5.1° 

Hammonds Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hammonds Reef surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hammonds Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Hammonds Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hammonds Reef in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 7th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 9th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hammonds Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
13
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
S
12
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
126
154
197
177
264
220
199
151
216
178
246
340
232
291
288
216
197
246
423
298
362
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
S
5
E
20
SE
15
WNW
10
S
15
ESE
10
E
10
NNE
10
WNW
15
NW
10
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Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:25AM1.90m
8:09PM1.98m
8:51AM2.00m
8:58PM1.93m
9:17AM2.09m
9:44PM1.85m
9:43AM2.14m
10:29PM1.75m
10:09AM2.15m
11:15PM1.64m
10:36AM2.13m
00:04AM1.52m
11:04AM2.08m
1:01AM1.42m
Low Tide
2:13PM0.75m
2:32AM0.40m
2:57PM0.58m
3:03AM0.51m
3:38PM0.44m
3:31AM0.64m
4:18PM0.36m
3:58AM0.79m
4:58PM0.32m
4:24AM0.92m
5:39PM0.34m
4:48AM1.05m
6:23PM0.40m
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Temp °C
31
31
27
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26
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28
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18
Feels °C
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27
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13
15
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17
20
15
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Information about the Hammonds Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hammonds Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hammonds Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hammonds 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 (Hammonds 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 Hammonds 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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