
Surf Forecasts:
Reef surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m looking at this 16-day stretch. It’s a bummer. The forecast is basically a total dud for decent paddle surfing. The only break here is a reef setup, which is advanced and fairly consistent, but nothing is lining up for us.
The first recommendation is for Saturday, August 1st. The swell is a weak 2ft, from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, and the wave energy is weak (139). Not worth your time.
The whole first week is plagued by small swell and a mix of cross and cross-onshore winds. We get a slight bump on Monday the 3rd afternoon, with the swell hitting 4ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds, it’s cross-on, and the energy is moderate (177). Still poor. The wind is never offshore, so the surface is always chopped up.
The second week doesn’t get any better. There’s a short period of slightly bigger swell around the 8th of August, with 4ft to 4ft from the west, but it’s still cross-shore and the energy is moderate (205-284). The period is just 9 seconds. For a reef, that’s not great shape. The wind gets fresh and messy, sometimes hitting 25 mph, which will ruin the surface.
Because the swell is small, the wind is consistently strong and cross-shore, and it’s a reef, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For a week and a half starting from the 4th of August, there’s a gap with no recommendations at all—just a stretch of poor conditions.
The standout, if you can call it one, is the 8th of August. Reef sees a little more energy, 4ft to 4ft west swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore. It’s still not clean. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
This is a rough run, but it’s normal for this area. The whole window is a write-off. Keep an eye on it, forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
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78 | 73 | 79 | 57 | 70 | 67 | 59 | 173 | 82 | 129 | 94 | 90 | 81 | 72 | 52 | 50 | 70 | 47 | 42 | 70 | 117 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:06AM2.63m | 5:19PM2.89m | 5:39AM2.62m | 5:53PM2.84m | 6:15AM2.58m | 6:29PM2.74m | 6:54AM2.52m | 7:11PM2.61m | 7:40AM2.43m | 8:02PM2.45m | 8:38AM2.33m | 9:08PM2.30m | 9:51AM2.28m | 10:33PM2.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03AM0.32m | 11:32PM0.26m | 11:37AM0.35m | 00:06AM0.30m | 12:13PM0.42m | 00:43AM0.38m | 12:54PM0.52m | 1:25AM0.50m | 1:43PM0.64m | 2:17AM0.64m | 2:47PM0.76m | 3:24AM0.77m | 4:09PM0.82m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
78 | 73 | 78 | 57 | 70 | 67 | 59 | 5 | 56 | 129 | 94 | 90 | 81 | 72 | 47 | 61 | 70 | 84 | 38 | 70 | 117 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 7 | W 10 | NNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
20 | 26 | 37 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 10 | — | 82 | 6 | 12 | 38 | 47 | 49 | 26 | 50 | 10 | 47 | 42 | 36 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | S 14 | N 8 | S 13 | N 7 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | W 10 | WNW 6 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 12 |
7 | — | — | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 52 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 8 | — | — | WSW 2 | — |
61 | 70 | 79 | 58 | 42 | — | — | 173 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 16 | 13 | 105 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 35 | 32 | 38 | 405 | 32 | 1 | 400 | 32 | 32 | 221 | 35 | 32 | 400 | 32 | 241 | 405 | 32 | 38 | 405 | 38 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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