Paunch Reef surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paunch Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Paunch Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paunch Reef in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paunch Reef over the next 16 days.
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