Surf Forecasts:
Reef surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple weeks at Reef. Honestly, I’m looking at the whole run, and I gotta tell you – it’s flat, it’s ugly, and it’s got no love in it. This is a real dry spell.
We kick off Tuesday the 7th, and there’s literally nothing for the first week – skunky little windswell, all cross-shore or cross-onshore breezes, with puny 0.3 ft to 2 ft waves and periods under 8 seconds. The combined energy is just 39 to 97 – that’s weak, and the phrase “poor surf conditions” is stamped all over it. The wind is never offshore; it’s cross or cross-on from the north or northwest, so the surface is chopped up or wind-rippled. Not a single moment where you’d want to paddle out.
Around Saturday the 12th, the swell energy ticks up slightly into the low 100s, but with an 11-second period and still cross-on wind, it’s a disorganised mess. No standouts – nothing even close.
Mid-week from the 15th onward, it’s the same story – persistent moderate to fresh northerly winds, and the swell stays tiny. Occasional 3 ft up to 3 ft on the 16th and 19th, but with 6-8 second periods and those damn winds, it’s just a blown-out bump. Crowds are not an issue – nobody’s out because there’s nothing ridable.
By the 22nd, on Wednesday morning, we see a little bump in period to 11 seconds, but the swell is still only 1 ft with moderate cross-shore wind and energy at 88. That’s not enough to do anything with.
So bottom line: there’s zero surf to recommend across the entire 16-day window. If you’re into kite surfing, maybe some of those bigger wind days and choppy conditions could get you going – for paddle surfing though, this stretch is a write-off. Forecasts change, but for now – take a break, go for a hike.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
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 kJ | 19 | 24 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 65 | 61 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 47 | 79 | 73 | 96 | 85 | 61 | 100 | 37 | 18 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:18AM2.30m | 8:36PM2.44m | 9:17AM2.28m | 9:39PM2.38m | 10:24AM2.31m | 10:52PM2.37m | 11:34AM2.40m | 00:06AM2.43m | 12:42PM2.56m | 1:15AM2.55m | 1:42PM2.75m | 2:15AM2.69m | 2:37PM2.95m | 3:09AM2.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM0.74m | 2:57AM0.64m | 3:19PM0.79m | 4:01AM0.67m | 4:33PM0.77m | 5:11AM0.66m | 5:49PM0.67m | 6:21AM0.58m | 6:59PM0.50m | 7:24AM0.46m | 8:01PM0.30m | 8:20AM0.32m | 8:57PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 38 | 65 | 61 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 47 | 79 | 73 | 96 | 85 | 61 | 100 | 55 | 33 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | NNW 5 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 25 | 37 | 24 | 82 | 51 | 42 | 8 | 37 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 8 | — | S 18 | S 17 | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | N 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | W 2 | WNW 2 | — | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 19 | 24 | 36 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 36 | 25 | — | 17 | 15 | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1197 | 448 | 86 | 305 | 400 | 32 | 33 | 400 | 224 | 32 | 400 | 32 | 32 | 400 | 32 | 32 | 223 | 32 | 32 | 469 | 35 |
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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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