Surf Forecasts:
Reef surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NW swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with WNW 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 (Jul 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here again, and I’m calling it like I see it. This stretch is a lean one. Over the next 16 days, there’s really only one morning that might get you wet, and the rest is a whole lot of disappointment. Small surf, messy winds, and weak energy dominate most of this run.
We start with nothing. Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th are tiny and blown out – don’t even think about it. That carries through the whole first week and into the second. Most days have swell under 2 feet, wind is cross or cross-onshore, and the energy numbers are barely breaking triple digits. It’s a grim stretch.
The one bright spot is Thursday the 14th of July at Reef. Early morning you get a 2ft swell from the NW, with an 11-second period – that’s some proper groundswell energy. The wind is light cross-onshore at about 10 mph, so it’s not pristine, but it’s a lot better than the trash we’ve been seeing. The combined energy hits 125, which is solid for this spot. The afternoon still has some energy at 104, but the breeze picks up a little. This is your only real window.
After the 14th, it’s back to poor form – lumpy cross-shore winds, small swell, and no consistency. That 0.3ft, 19-second pulse on the 12th is a phantom, not rideable.
So here’s the plan: if you’re desperate, get to Reef on the morning of the 14th. Otherwise, save your energy for another run.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | NW 6 |
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 kJ | 75 | 57 | 38 | 28 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 37 | 58 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:07AM2.42m | 6:22PM2.67m | 6:45AM2.37m | 7:00PM2.60m | 7:28AM2.33m | 7:44PM2.52m | 8:18AM2.30m | 8:36PM2.44m | 9:17AM2.28m | 9:39PM2.38m | 10:24AM2.31m | 10:52PM2.37m | 11:34AM2.40m | 00:06AM2.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:03PM0.53m | 00:38AM0.50m | 12:41PM0.60m | 1:18AM0.54m | 1:25PM0.67m | 2:03AM0.59m | 2:17PM0.74m | 2:57AM0.64m | 3:19PM0.79m | 4:01AM0.67m | 4:33PM0.77m | 5:11AM0.66m | 5:49PM0.67m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | NW 9 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 144 | 99 | 51 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 37 | 58 | 55 | 54 | 30 | 39 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 4 | S 16 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 75 | 57 | 38 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 54 | 5 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | N 9 | WNW 9 | N 8 | N 6 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 7 | S 18 | N 7 | S 17 | — | S 16 | NNW 4 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 13 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | 11 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | — | NW 4 | WSW 4 | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 20 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 4 | 6 | — | 52 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 32 | 34 | 14 | 220 | 35 | 35 | 221 | 124 | 1264 | 1067 | 137 | 305 | 443 | 75 | 224 | 38 | 264 | 32 | 310 | 130 |
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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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