
Surf Forecasts:
Long Reef Bombie surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,894 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Reef Bombie this week:
The surf forecast for Long Reef Bombie over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Reef Bombie in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Reef Bombie over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
108 | 113 | 364 | 1091 | 901 | 808 | 692 | 607 | 442 | 373 | 325 | 312 | 161 | 119 | 90 | 186 | 1494 | 977 | 900 | 521 | 313 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:22AM1.24m | 11:17PM1.49m | 12:10PM1.25m | 00:04AM1.32m | 1:00PM1.27m | 00:55AM1.15m | 1:52PM1.28m | 1:52AM1.02m | 2:46PM1.29m | 2:58AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.31m | 4:10AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03PM0.34m | 5:53AM0.13m | 6:01PM0.41m | 6:32AM0.23m | 7:04PM0.47m | 7:12AM0.32m | 8:14PM0.51m | 7:55AM0.40m | 9:28PM0.51m | 8:44AM0.46m | 10:38PM0.48m | 9:38AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.43m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
69 | 113 | 364 | 1091 | 901 | 808 | 692 | 607 | 442 | 373 | 325 | 312 | 161 | 119 | 90 | 42 | 28 | 15 | 900 | 521 | 313 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 10 | S 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 18 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
34 | 45 | 24 | 211 | 176 | 160 | 184 | 134 | 84 | 56 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 19 | 18 | — | — | 6 | 16 | 16 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 20 | S 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 19 | S 19 |
7 | 31 | 107 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 3 | — | 18 | — | — | — | 25 | 29 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 3 | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | NE 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — |
108 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 186 | 1494 | 977 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 78 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 111 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
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Information about the Long Reef Bombie Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Long Reef Bombie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Reef Bombie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Reef Bombie 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 (Long Reef Bombie) 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 Long Reef Bombie 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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