
Surf Forecasts:
Nettley Bay Reefs surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 14,027 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nettley Bay Reefs this week:
The surf forecast for Nettley Bay Reefs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nettley Bay Reefs in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nettley Bay Reefs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 17 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | N 8 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WNW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1090 | 1126 | 1042 | 754 | 411 | 930 | 7251 | 3170 | 2589 | 3899 | 3691 | 2662 | 1784 | 820 | 1159 | 12805 | 11273 | 7574 | 4833 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:56AM0.35m | 3:07PM0.34m | 4:44AM0.35m | 2:52PM0.32m | 5:49AM0.35m | 2:12PM0.33m | 12:50PM0.36m | 12:21PM0.41m | 12:39PM0.45m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34AM0.19m | 9:46PM0.07m | 10:05AM0.24m | 10:02PM0.05m | 10:29AM0.30m | 10:24PM0.04m | 10:55PM0.03m | 11:42PM0.04m | 1:43AM0.07m | ||||||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | N 8 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WNW 14 |
1090 | 1126 | 1042 | 754 | 336 | 930 | 2126 | 3170 | 2589 | 3899 | 3691 | 2662 | 1784 | 541 | 622 | 107 | 11273 | 7574 | 4373 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | SW 7 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | N 8 | — | — | SW 16 |
396 | 515 | 457 | 394 | 411 | 98 | 731 | 156 | 1137 | — | — | — | — | 820 | 581 | 132 | — | — | 4833 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | WNW 8 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — |
— | 60 | 36 | 33 | 21 | 5 | — | 107 | 61 | — | — | — | — | 444 | 677 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 6 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 8 | WSW 20 | — | NW 9 | — |
41 | — | — | — | 20 | 263 | 7251 | — | — | — | — | 60 | 240 | 408 | 1159 | 12805 | — | 470 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 0 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 253 | 120 | 148 | 253 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 255 | 266 | 255 | 148 | 259 | 259 | 269 |
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Information about the Nettley Bay Reefs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nettley Bay Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nettley Bay Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nettley Bay Reefs 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 (Nettley Bay Reefs) 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 Nettley Bay Reefs 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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