Nine Mile Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The name of the game is Nine Mile Reef, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the south-southeast. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but there’s a wide range of conditions coming our way over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but Wednesday morning on the 22nd of July, we’ll see some clean 5ft swell from the southwest, with a period of 12 seconds and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 649, and it’s shaping up as a nice, clean session.

Thursday the 23rd picks up a little. The morning is a bit messy with a moderate offshore wind, but the afternoon is where it’s at. 5ft swell from the southwest, 12-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy jumps to 1084, and the surf is clean and fun. This is one of the better windows for intermediate surfers.

Now, Friday the 24th of July is a standout, but with a big caveat. The morning is glassy, with a 8ft swell from the south-southwest and a very long 15-second period. Combined energy is a massive 2200, which is strong. This is a groundswell, and it’s going to be powerful. But for a reef break, that size is pushing it for beginners—this is expert territory. The long period will make it bend and stand up nicely, but the power is real. The afternoon sees an onshore wind, so the morning is the only window.

Saturday the 25th is still chunky. Morning glass again with 6ft from the south-southwest, 13-second period, and energy at 1779. This is still a solid wave, but it’s cleaner than Friday. The afternoon turns onshore, so get in early.

Sunday the 26th is a good reset. Glassy morning, 4ft from the south-southwest, 11-second period, and energy down to 602. This is a much more manageable size, and it’s clean. Perfect for a relaxed session.

From Monday the 27th through to Thursday the 30th, it’s a bit of a write-off. The wind swings onshore from the southeast, and it’s choppy and messy. Swell sizes are still around 5ft to 8ft, but the wind is ruining it. The energy is high, but the quality is poor. This stretch is more for kitesurfers than paddle surfers.

We hit a lull from Friday the 31st of July through to Monday the 3rd of August. Waves drop to 1ft to 3ft, and while the mornings are glassy, it’s just small. Energy is below 300. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s very ordinary.

Then Tuesday the 4th of August brings a surprise. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the southeast, but with a short 8-second period. Wind is offshore and gentle, and the energy is 1029. This is a bit of a windswell, so it won’t have the same punch as a groundswell, but it’s clean and fun. The afternoon brings a longer period 4ft swell from the southwest, but it’s smaller.

Wednesday the 5th of August is windy with a fresh offshore breeze, but the swell is 5ft from the south-southwest, 13 seconds, and energy at 1001. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but still surfable.

Thursday the 6th of August is a nice finish. Glassy morning, 4ft from the south-southwest, 13-second period, and energy at 510. Clean and easy. The afternoon turns onshore, so morning is the call.

The true standout here is Friday the 24th of July, morning session. That’s a big, powerful groundswell with glassy conditions, but it’s only for experienced surfers. The second best is Thursday the 23rd of July afternoon, with clean, fun waves and a gentle offshore breeze.

Rusty.

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