Hartley Reef surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hartley Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Hartley Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hartley Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hartley Reef over the next 16 days.
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