Surf Forecasts:
Reef la Maddalenetta surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with 344 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef la Maddalenetta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Reef la Maddalenetta in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef la Maddalenetta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’ll level with you straight up—this 16-day run for Reef la Maddalenetta is a tough watch. Almost the entire window is filled with poor surf conditions, so don’t expect much action at all. The first real sniff of anything happens on Tuesday, 18 August, when a WNW swell pushes in at 5 ft, but the wind’s a cross-onshore at 19 mph making it choppy and lumpy—not the kind of day to get excited about. The combined energy is moderate (247), but it’s wasted. That brief pulse fades fast, and then we’re into a long dry spell.
From Wednesday, 19 August, through to the end of the month, we’re looking at tiny waves—most days showing 0.7 ft to 3 ft—with periods under 8 seconds, so no real push. Wind isn’t helping either, mostly cross-onshore or onshore. The combined energy drops to weak numbers (single or low double digits), and every session is rated as poor. There’s a clean moment here and there—like Thursday, 20 August morning with a light cross-off breeze—but with swell height at only 1 ft, you’re not getting wet for anything worthwhile.
A glimmer appears on Wednesday, 26 August morning, when a WNW swell reaches 3 ft with a period of 7 seconds and combined energy climbing to moderate (146). The wind is light and cross-shore, which could make for a slightly cleaner session, but it’s still only 3 ft and the break rarely breaks, so you’ll need patience and low expectations.
The best of a bad bunch comes on Tuesday, 1 September morning, when a NW swell hits 5 ft with an 8-second period and moderate energy (268). The wind is onshore at 9 mph, which isn’t ideal, but at least there’s some size. Still, with crowds sometimes possible and the break being inconsistent, it’s a gamble.
Honestly, this is a blank run that’s pretty normal for the area—no good surf options in the 16-day window. Given the lack of consistent swell and poor wind alignment, the setup here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through most of it. Forecasts can change, but for now, hang loose and wait for the next window.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 215 | 247 | 191 | 66 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 35 | 16 | 51 | 64 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:25AM0.26m | 12:44PM0.19m | 00:55AM0.23m | 1:34PM0.19m | 1:25AM0.20m | 2:37PM0.18m | 1:58AM0.18m | 4:07PM0.18m | 2:53AM0.16m | 5:53PM0.19m | 7:07PM0.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54AM0.06m | 6:32PM0.07m | 7:27AM0.06m | 7:18PM0.09m | 8:04AM0.07m | 8:16PM0.12m | 8:52AM0.08m | 10:02PM0.14m | 10:02AM0.08m | 00:30AM0.14m | 11:28AM0.08m | 1:42AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 8:23 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 191 | 66 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 35 | 15 | 51 | 64 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 32 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 36 | 215 | 247 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 355 | 1031 | 1068 | 131 | 116 | 97 | 10 | 55 | 1455 | 355 | 226 | 961 | 419 | 148 | 14 | 148 | 55 | 10 | 336 |
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