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Long Reef Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Sydney North Coast (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Long Reef surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Long Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Reef sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Saturday (May 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | |
842 | 1520 | 1085 | 1375 | 1063 | 925 | 477 | 387 | 550 | 850 | 1153 | 1493 | 1717 | 1522 | 1735 | 1302 | 890 | 870 | 711 | 630 | 655 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:12PM1.75m | 11:16AM1.08m | 11:08PM1.67m | 12:20PM1.05m | 00:07AM1.56m | 1:26PM1.06m | 1:10AM1.45m | 2:32PM1.10m | 2:14AM1.34m | 3:31PM1.17m | 3:17AM1.24m | 4:23PM1.25m | 4:17AM1.17m | 5:07PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:11AM0.01m | 4:34PM0.38m | 6:10AM0.07m | 5:36PM0.44m | 7:10AM0.13m | 6:45PM0.50m | 8:09AM0.18m | 8:02PM0.53m | 9:02AM0.22m | 9:18PM0.52m | 9:50AM0.26m | 10:27PM0.47m | 10:33AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — |
 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 |
1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 |
 kJ | 625 | 1137 | 432 | 1034 | 296 | 245 | 196 | 134 | 550 | 850 | 1153 | 1493 | 1717 | 1522 | 1735 | 1302 | 890 | 870 | 711 | 630 | 655 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 19 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 842 | 585 | — | 363 | — | 5 | 5 | 16 | 54 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 4 | 4 | — | 6 | 20 | 100 | 78 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 829 | 1520 | 1085 | 1375 | 1063 | 925 | 477 | 387 | 168 | 48 | — | 157 | — | — | — | 106 | 711 | 601 | 212 | 168 | 173 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 57 | 84 | 6 | 72 | 84 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 93 | 378 | 191 | 120 | 11 |
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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.
Long Reef is 2 km (1 miles) from Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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