Surf Forecasts:
Reef la Maddalenetta surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with 198 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef la Maddalenetta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve got the long-range outlook for you, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window that starts off with a big, empty gap. There’s simply no surf worth paddling out for in the first week and a half, so don’t bother checking the cam until we get closer to the end of the month.
The only spot on the radar is Reef la Maddalenetta. It’s a reef setup that rarely breaks, so the fact that it’s even on the list is a bit of a tease. The water is sitting at 81°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so if you’re in the water, you won’t need a thick suit.
The first real whisper of life shows up on the morning of Friday, 24 July. A small WNW swell pushes in at 3ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (98), so it’s not going to be a standout. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SE, which will keep things clean. It’s small, but it’s the first rideable bump we’ve seen.
The afternoon of the 24th sees the swell bump up a little to 4ft from the NW, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy ticks up to a moderate 194, so there’s a bit more push. The wind shifts to a light cross-onshore from the NW, which will introduce some texture to the surface. It’s still not a classic, but it’s the best the window has to offer.
After that, the energy drops right back off. The morning of 29 July brings another clean window with a 3ft swell from the WNW, a 7-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is weak (92) again. It’s a repeat of the same small, clean conditions, but nothing to get excited about.
The rest of the period into early August is flat with zero combined energy. This is a long, quiet stretch for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game. If you absolutely have to get wet, aim for the 24th or 29th, but keep your expectations low.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 4 | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 6 | SW 6 | WNW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 3 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 182 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 11:35AM0.18m | 00:34AM0.30m | 12:24PM0.17m | 1:14AM0.28m | 1:17PM0.17m | 1:52AM0.25m | 2:19PM0.17m | 2:30AM0.23m | 3:36PM0.17m | 3:12AM0.20m | 5:04PM0.18m | 6:27PM0.19m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.01m | 7:12AM0.07m | 6:16PM0.03m | 7:56AM0.07m | 7:00PM0.05m | 8:40AM0.07m | 7:50PM0.08m | 9:26AM0.07m | 8:53PM0.11m | 10:16AM0.07m | 10:30PM0.13m | 11:11AM0.07m | 00:17AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | NW 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 182 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 6 | NW 5 | — | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1108 | 355 | 379 | 1759 | 355 | 367 | 1068 | 886 | 877 | 961 | 878 | 550 | 961 | 513 | 466 | 1068 | 880 | 873 | 330 | 10 | |
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