Nine Mile Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Nine Mile Reef has in store for us.

We’ve got a pretty solid run of surf on the horizon, though it’s not without its hiccups. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary.

Sunday morning the 26th kicks things off with clean, glassy conditions. We’re looking at 5ft of SW swell with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is a moderate 727. It’s a nice, tidy wave for a beginner-friendly reef setup, and with the glassy wind, it’ll be clean as a whistle. Not a standout overall, but a decent start.

Monday the 27th is a write-off. That swell jumps up to 7ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, but it’s getting smashed by a cross-onshore wind at 16 mph. The combined energy hits a massive 2349, but the wind will absolutely ruin it. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Tuesday and Wednesday the 28th and 29th see the swell dropping back to the 4ft to 6ft range, but the wind stays ugly until Wednesday morning. That’s where we get a nice little window on Wednesday the 29th morning – glassy again, 4ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, moderate energy at 659. Clean, but nothing to write home about.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st morning are pretty flat or poor, but hold on – Friday afternoon the 31st throws a curveball. We get a sudden 6ft SE swell, but it’s only got a 7-second period, meaning short, choppy, and messy despite the glassy wind. The energy is moderate at 516, but that short period means it won’t hold together well on the reef.

The real standout here is Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning shows 5ft of SSW groundswell with an incredibly long 18-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph. The combined energy is a strong 1434. This is a proper, powerful groundswell. Because it’s a reef break, that long period will wrap in beautifully and offer some seriously nice, lined-up waves. The afternoon keeps it clean with a 5ft SSW swell and a 16-second period. This is the best on offer – for experienced surfers only, as that size and power is substantial.

Beyond that, the first week of August keeps a steady pulse of 4ft to 6ft SW swell with clean conditions, especially on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th mornings. The 8th of August shows another solid pulse – 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a moderate offshore wind, energy at 1255. Another excellent window for experienced crew.

So, to wrap it up: the standout window is Sunday the 2nd of August, with that long-period SSW groundswell and offshore wind. The 8th of August is also a strong runner-up. There are gaps of poor, wind-affected days, but overall, Nine Mile Reef has a solid few weeks of waves if you pick your moments.

Rusty.

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