JD Reef surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for JD Reef this week:
The surf forecast for JD Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at JD Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for JD Reef over the next 16 days.
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