Surf Forecasts:
Nettley Bay Reefs surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 9,677 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nettley Bay Reefs in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nettley Bay Reefs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
885 | 638 | 721 | 917 | 1737 | 1700 | 7730 | 9613 | 9583 | 7121 | 4435 | 6564 | 3859 | 3141 | 4097 | 3235 | 2584 | 1103 | 3148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:31AM0.37m | 2:38PM0.34m | 5:18AM0.34m | 2:23PM0.33m | 6:40AM0.32m | 1:41PM0.34m | 12:46PM0.36m | 12:34PM0.39m | 12:42PM0.42m | 11:41PM0.16m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48AM0.24m | 9:48PM0.05m | 9:58AM0.28m | 10:08PM0.06m | 9:21AM0.31m | 10:29PM0.08m | 10:49PM0.10m | 11:09PM0.13m | 9:51PM0.16m | ||||||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | W 8 | WSW 16 | SW 24 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
494 | 434 | 569 | 917 | 1737 | 1021 | 7730 | 87 | 9583 | 7121 | 4435 | 6564 | 3859 | 3141 | 60 | 3235 | 2584 | 1103 | 3148 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 19 | WSW 14 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 |
166 | 410 | 322 | 323 | 480 | 1700 | — | — | 368 | 1059 | 1213 | — | — | 40 | 75 | 127 | 481 | 928 | 184 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | — | W 12 | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — |
— | 7 | — | 356 | — | 817 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 731 | 969 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — |
885 | 638 | 721 | 692 | 671 | — | — | 9613 | — | — | — | — | 221 | 233 | 4097 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 259 | 253 | 120 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 251 | 259 | 270 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 0 |
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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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