Surf Forecasts:
Reef surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 519 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call, folks. The name "Reef" is a bit of a tease because the guidance tells us this spot is exposed to a solid SW direction, but what we're actually seeing over the next two weeks is a whole lot of nothing. The finder data shows wave energy is barely a whisper for the entire 16-day window, with the combined energy staying in the single digits or low teens most days. The highest we see is a weak 133 towards the end of the first week, but even that comes with wind that'll ruin it.
The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a nice touch, but it's not going to make up for the lack of surf.
This is a bleak run. We're looking at a solid 16 days of poor surf conditions. There's nothing on the horizon that qualifies as a standout. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is almost always a messy cross-onshore or cross-shore. The only moment that even looks like a slight reprieve is on the 28th of July's Tuesday morning. The wind goes glassy, but the swell is just 0.3 ft. That's a lake, not a surf break.
With the combined energy occasionally hitting the 100-200 range (like 133 and 272 on the 25th and 26th of July), the swell is there, but the quality is so poor it's not worth paddling out. The wind is a constant, lumpy mess. For a reef setup, this is painful. Honestly, with the combination of poor surf quality and strong wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The long-range stuff around the 4th of August is a joke – a 0.3 ft, 13-second period swell? That's a ripple. Don't hold your breath.
Stick to the sand, or find another hobby for a couple of weeks. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 41 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 16 | 15 | 33 | 23 | 77 | 128 | 269 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:09PM2.51m | 8:40AM2.28m | 9:03PM2.28m | 9:38AM2.17m | 10:07PM2.11m | 10:46AM2.12m | 11:21PM2.03m | 11:56AM2.15m | 00:32AM2.06m | 12:58PM2.24m | 1:29AM2.15m | 1:48PM2.38m | 2:14AM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:48PM0.63m | 2:24AM0.65m | 2:42PM0.81m | 3:16AM0.83m | 3:48PM0.94m | 4:19AM0.96m | 5:05PM1.00m | 5:31AM1.00m | 6:19PM0.96m | 6:37AM0.96m | 7:19PM0.86m | 7:30AM0.85m | 8:06PM0.72m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | S 12 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 81 | 10 | 105 | 123 | 101 | 50 | 47 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 16 | 49 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 3 | — | 9 | 16 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 9 | WNW 9 | S 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | — | — | NW 14 | NNW 13 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 41 | 9 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 17 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | — | — | — | S 15 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 16 | 29 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | NW 7 | — | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | — | 112 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 46 | — | 33 | 23 | 77 | 128 | 269 | 504 | 279 | 175 | 191 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 405 | 75 | 43 | 448 | 32 | 112 | 510 | 32 | 35 | 486 | 86 | 32 | 987 | 512 | 400 | 938 | 486 | 236 | 318 | 253 |
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The above surf forecast table for Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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