Long Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.74° S 151.32° E

Long Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Reef sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.2° 

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


Long Reef surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with 1,330 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Long Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 30th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Long Reef. It’s been a bit flat and messy lately, but don’t tune out – there’s some serious firepower on the way.

The pattern starts off pretty grim. Monday the 27th into Tuesday the 29th is a write-off. We’re looking at a few days of tiny, weak swell with poor energy levels. The water temp is sitting right around 65°, which is bang on normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then, Thursday the 30th. That’s the day. The whole windows opens up. We’ve got a solid 7 ft southerly swell rolling in, and the combined energy is pumping hard at 1123. That’s a proper pulse. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the west-southwest, and the setup is looking clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The period is a solid 9 seconds, so it’s got some push, but it’s not a drawn-out groundswell, so it should hold its shape well on the reef.

Friday morning the 31st keeps the quality high. Another 7 ft from the south, with even more energy at 1416, and the wind stays clean cross-off. This is just as good as Thursday morning. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with a cross-shore wind, but the mornings are where it’s at.

Saturday the 1st of August is a great option for the weekend warrior. Swell drops to a fun 4 ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon from the south-southeast. That’s a stunning, clean afternoon session. The energy is still moderate at 382, so it’s not a full-on bomb, but it’ll be a lovely, rippable wave.

Come Sunday the 2nd, the swell gets a bit longer period, pushing 12 seconds from the south-southeast, with 5 ft of wave height and energy at 609. The morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze. This is a very good window for Long Reef, though the longer period can make it a bit more lined up and better for the reef’s shape.

The next week, from the 5th of August, the consistency drops. You’ll see a few mornings with a bump in swell, like Wednesday the 5th with a 6 ft, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds, and the winds are good one minute, terrible the next. Saturday the 8th shows a 7 ft southeasterly swell in the morning, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. It’s a case of pick your window carefully.

Overall, the standout is hands down Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st of July. Those mornings are the best surf on offer in the whole 16-day window. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you could get lucky and find a quiet lineup, but be ready for a few other heads out. The reef is exposed to the south, and that’s where the juice is coming from. If you’re an experienced surfer, mark your calendar.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.5
S
12
2
S
9
1.5
S
9
2
S
11
2
S
10
1.9
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
143
65
28
24
13
23
7
66
621
349
984
818
654
541
287
295
397
598
454
275
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
NW
20
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SE
15
W
15
SW
15
S
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
NW
10
NNW
10
ENE
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
6:53PM1.49m
7:35AM1.00m
7:31PM1.54m
8:12AM1.05m
8:08PM1.57m
8:48AM1.09m
8:43PM1.57m
9:23AM1.14m
9:18PM1.55m
10:00AM1.18m
9:53PM1.50m
10:37AM1.23m
10:30PM1.42m
Low Tide
1:44AM0.25m
12:57PM0.40m
2:20AM0.20m
1:38PM0.37m
2:53AM0.17m
2:17PM0.35m
3:25AM0.14m
2:57PM0.34m
3:56AM0.14m
3:37PM0.35m
4:28AM0.14m
4:21PM0.37m
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6:50
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6:46
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5:10
5:12
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Temp °C
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17
10
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Feels °C
12
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9
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9
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14
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14
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Information about the Long Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Long Reef 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long 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 (Long 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 Long 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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