Mahoti Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.52° S 149.49° W

Mahoti Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mahoti Reef sea temperature is
26.1°C
0.0° 

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


Mahoti Reef surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahoti Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Mahoti Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahoti Reef in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
11
0.3
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11
1
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
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6
0.8
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6
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6
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6
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0.3
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8
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8
0.3
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
19
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72
59
54
47
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35
20
26
16
47
33
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5
12
6
5
Wind (km/h)
25
E
30
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
10
NE
5
ENE
5
E
5
ENE
5
E
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
5
ESE
0
SSW
25
SSE
20
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
1:13PM0.45m
1:10AM0.43m
1:33PM0.43m
1:30AM0.42m
1:50PM0.41m
1:47AM0.40m
2:02PM0.38m
1:59AM0.38m
2:03PM0.35m
1:57AM0.35m
1:41PM0.33m
1:04AM0.33m
12:30PM0.32m
11:46PM0.33m
Low Tide
7:18PM0.18m
7:16AM0.14m
7:35PM0.20m
7:37AM0.16m
7:49PM0.22m
7:56AM0.19m
7:56PM0.24m
8:09AM0.22m
7:47PM0.26m
8:08AM0.25m
7:04PM0.27m
7:08AM0.28m
6:04PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Mahoti Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mahoti Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mahoti Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mahoti 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 (Mahoti 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 Mahoti 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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