Surf Forecasts:
Maria Reef left surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maria Reef left this week:
The surf forecast for Maria Reef left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maria Reef left in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maria Reef left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
749 | 538 | 557 | 326 | 376 | 414 | 202 | 136 | 147 | 102 | 64 | 181 | 243 | 260 | 40 | 39 | 187 | 399 | 706 | 697 | 545 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:27PM1.03m | 11:59PM1.04m | 1:28PM0.97m | 00:36AM0.95m | 2:53PM0.94m | 1:31AM0.86m | 4:31PM0.96m | 3:11AM0.82m | 5:42PM1.02m | 4:47AM0.84m | 6:29PM1.10m | 5:50AM0.89m | 7:06PM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM0.54m | 6:43AM0.30m | 7:04PM0.64m | 7:36AM0.35m | 8:27PM0.70m | 8:48AM0.38m | 10:27PM0.70m | 10:10AM0.37m | 11:53PM0.65m | 11:19AM0.31m | 00:41AM0.58m | 12:10PM0.25m | 1:16AM0.50m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
586 | 538 | 379 | 173 | 290 | 414 | 127 | 123 | 122 | 102 | 64 | 117 | 81 | 84 | 40 | 39 | 55 | 399 | 706 | 697 | 545 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 20 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 5 |
317 | 38 | 161 | 111 | 128 | 78 | 16 | 30 | 147 | 88 | 42 | 25 | 59 | 33 | 30 | 14 | 151 | 37 | 13 | 3 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | — | SE 13 |
66 | 37 | 126 | 105 | 22 | 6 | 24 | 44 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 20 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 3 | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 |
749 | 460 | 557 | 326 | 376 | — | 202 | 136 | — | — | 29 | 181 | 243 | 260 | 1 | — | 187 | — | — | 24 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1263 | 1263 | 70 | 26 | 1389 | 0 | 1257 | 1257 | 0 | 26 | 1258 | 0 | 26 | 68 | 0 | 26 | 68 | 0 | 1260 | 1318 | 0 |
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Information about the Maria Reef left Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Maria Reef left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maria Reef left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maria Reef left 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 (Maria Reef left) 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 Maria Reef left 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.











