Surf Forecasts:
Reef la Maddalenetta surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 628 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef la Maddalenetta this week:
The surf forecast for Reef la Maddalenetta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Reef la Maddalenetta in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. 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+) | 8AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef la Maddalenetta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, breakin’ it down for Reef la Maddalenetta in feet and degrees.
Right now, it’s a slow start. The water is 28°, way warmer than usual for this time of year. Feels like a bath.
Monday, September 7th, glassy morning but only a 0.7ft swell, 4-second period, and combined energy is a measly 2. Not worth a paddle. The next few days are flat, just a little breeze here and there.
We get a pulse on Thursday, September 10th, with a 5ft swell from the WNW in the morning, 8-second period, combined energy of 287 (moderate). The wind is cross-shore, and the forecast says it’s marginal. The afternoon gets messy.
Friday, September 11th, morning is the first real highlight. Glassy, 6ft swell from the WNW, 8-second period, combined energy of 311 (moderate). This is clean, rideable, and it’s the best window for a while. It’s a bit over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, but intermediates will find some fun. The reef *rarely breaks*, so this is a rare treat. Expect a few other surfers out.
The surf drops off again into tiny, weak waves through the middle of the month. Friday, September 18th, and Saturday, September 19th, bring a 7ft to 8ft WNW swell, but the wind is howling 25–30 km/h onshore, making it a choppy, blown-out mess. Not worth it.
The big one to watch is Monday, September 21st, morning. A solid 12ft WNW groundswell with a 9-second period, and combined energy of 1581 (very strong). The wind is glassy, from the ENE at 5 km/h. This is big, powerful, and for experts only – over 8ft is serious. Still a long way out, so don’t bank on it just yet.
Tuesday, September 22nd, morning still has a 7ft WNW swell, clean winds, and combined energy of 981 (strong). Good follow-up.
The pick of the pack is Friday, September 11th, morning for the clean, moderate session, and the big Monday, September 21st, morning if it holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
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 kJ | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 255 | 287 | 628 | 217 | 310 | 302 | 145 | 66 | 117 | 66 | 35 | 20 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:41PM0.26m | 7:28AM0.18m | 8:24PM0.28m | 8:17AM0.19m | 9:03PM0.29m | 9:00AM0.20m | 9:37PM0.30m | 9:40AM0.21m | 10:10PM0.29m | 10:19AM0.22m | 10:40PM0.28m | 10:57AM0.23m | 11:09PM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:34PM0.04m | 2:15AM0.08m | 1:29PM0.03m | 2:55AM0.06m | 2:15PM0.01m | 3:30AM0.05m | 2:57PM0.01m | 4:02AM0.04m | 3:37PM0.01m | 4:32AM0.03m | 4:15PM0.02m | 5:01AM0.03m | 4:53PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 255 | 287 | 419 | 217 | 1 | — | 101 | 66 | 117 | 66 | 35 | — | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 628 | — | 310 | 302 | 145 | — | — | — | — | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 887 | 961 | 873 | 887 | 887 | 1045 | 873 | 355 | 61 | 10 | 331 | 55 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 14 | 61 | 10 | 14 | 887 | 55 |
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