Nine Mile Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead at Nine Mile Reef.

It’s a bit of a slow start, with the first few days offering only small, marginal waves. The reef is exposed to a SSE swell, and we’re waiting for the right conditions. Water temperature is around 59°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year – just a bit of a chill in the water.

The first real window of opportunity kicks off on the morning of the 5th of August. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the north. The combined energy is strong at 948, and it’s looking like a solid session for confident intermediates. The afternoon holds similar size and a cross-off wind, but the tide might mess with it a little.

Come Thursday the 6th, the swell picks up to 8ft, but that’s actually too big for this reef. The wind is glassy in the morning, but the power is just too much. It’s a definite pass unless you’re chasing something you shouldn’t be.

The standout of the whole outlook is the morning of the 7th of August. That’s the one to circle. We’ve got a 7ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 1422. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – clean, strong, and lined up. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The end of the first week gets messy. The 8th and 9th are blown out with strong onshore winds, and the swell jumps to a massive 18ft on the 9th – way too big for this spot. The 10th and 11th still hold big, powerful swell (15ft to 12ft), but with offshore winds, it’s clean and only for the brave. The 12th drops back to a more manageable 5ft, but the period is short and the wind is cross-shore, making it ordinary.

After a few poor days, the second week finishes strong. The morning of the 15th of August is a little gem – 4ft of SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 903. This is a top pick for a clean, mellow session, though the long period might make it break a little straight at the reef. The 16th of August is another highlight: 6ft SW groundswell, 15-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the NNW. That’s excellent for experienced surfers, with clean, powerful lines.

Overall, the best of the best is the morning of the 7th of August – that’s the one to get excited about. The 15th and 16th are also promising, but they’re further out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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