Nettley Bay Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.93° S 144.62° E

Nettley Bay Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nettley Bay Reefs sea temperature is
13.4°C
1.0° 

Nettley Bay Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nettley Bay Reefs surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 15,169 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nettley Bay Reefs in the next 16 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 4th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nettley Bay Reefs over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
0
0
3
3
2
3
3
6
4
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
14
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
17
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
3.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
15
4
WSW
14
4.5
WSW
14
4.5
WSW
14
5
WSW
13
5.5
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5120
3532
3420
3903
4003
4003
3963
4074
7723
5507
3493
2509
4812
6653
6448
7644
7121
8372
8713
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
15
N
30
NNW
30
NW
20
SW
30
W
30
WNW
35
NW
40
WNW
50
WNW
45
W
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
00:55AM0.28m
1:40PM0.43m
1:24AM0.32m
1:53PM0.40m
1:54AM0.36m
2:04PM0.38m
2:25AM0.39m
2:10PM0.35m
2:59AM0.41m
2:12PM0.33m
3:35AM0.42m
2:07PM0.32m
Low Tide
6:50AM0.08m
7:58PM0.14m
7:24AM0.08m
8:02PM0.12m
7:57AM0.10m
8:10PM0.09m
8:29AM0.13m
8:21PM0.06m
8:59AM0.17m
8:35PM0.03m
9:26AM0.22m
8:53PM0.01m
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light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:50
6:48
6:47
6:45
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:53
5:54
5:55
5:57
5:58
 mm
1
2
2
2
4
4
Temp °C
10
11
11
11
10
11
10
11
11
12
14
14
13
12
12
12
13
13
10
Feels °C
5
7
7
7
6
6
5
7
8
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
6
4
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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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