Hammonds Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.42° N 119.63° W

Hammonds Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hammonds Reef sea temperature is
21.4°C
3.9° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WNW swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hammonds Reef in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Sep 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 28th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 28th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.9
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
203
159
154
106
104
99
91
120
145
147
138
110
101
119
77
69
94
109
188
126
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
E
10
S
10
WSW
5
E
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
N
10
SW
15
WSW
10
N
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
glassy
off
High Tide
8:40AM1.61m
7:29PM1.93m
8:55AM1.69m
8:09PM1.97m
9:11AM1.79m
8:48PM1.97m
9:30AM1.89m
9:28PM1.94m
9:52AM2.00m
10:10PM1.86m
10:17AM2.09m
10:56PM1.74m
10:46AM2.15m
11:47PM1.60m
Low Tide
1:39PM1.10m
2:25AM0.39m
2:14PM0.96m
2:50AM0.40m
2:50PM0.81m
3:14AM0.44m
3:27PM0.66m
3:39AM0.52m
4:06PM0.53m
4:04AM0.63m
4:48PM0.42m
4:30AM0.75m
5:35PM0.37m
4:58AM0.89m
clear
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6:46
6:47
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6:48
6:48
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:54
6:53
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6:46
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Temp °C
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25
23
29
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29
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Feels °C
24
25
23
28
28
26
28
29
25
27
28
25
27
26
23
23
24
19
23
24
20
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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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