Surf Forecasts:
Reef surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NW swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days for this spot in a way that makes sense.
To be honest, the outlook is pretty bleak. The first real window of interest doesn’t come until July 27th, and before that we’re looking at about two weeks of nothing good. For a reef that’s exposed and usually picks up swell, this is a long dry spell. The water is running about 65°F right now, which is a bit cooler than usual for the season.
The only session that stands out is Reef on Monday morning, July 27th. The swell comes up to about 5ft out of the NNW, but it’s a short-period wind swell at 6 seconds, so don’t expect those long, peeling lines. The combined energy is moderate (195). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be glassy and clean. The swell direction isn’t ideal for this break (it likes SW), but with the clean conditions and the possibility of lighter crowds, it’s the best you’re going to get. The size is a bit much for beginners, though.
After that, the 28th has a little energy (109) and 3ft swell, but the wind is onshore and choppy, so it’s not a goer.
Bottom line: you’ve got a long wait. July 27th morning is the one to pencil in, but keep the expectations low. The forecasts can change, but for now, it’s mostly a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 39 | 54 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 41 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 25 | 62 | 47 | 67 | 15 | 23 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:37PM2.95m | 3:09AM2.81m | 3:29PM3.11m | 4:00AM2.87m | 4:17PM3.21m | 4:47AM2.87m | 5:04PM3.22m | 5:33AM2.81m | 5:50PM3.14m | 6:18AM2.70m | 6:35PM2.97m | 7:03AM2.57m | 7:21PM2.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57PM0.11m | 9:12AM0.20m | 9:48PM-0.01m | 10:00AM0.13m | 10:37PM-0.07m | 10:46AM0.11m | 11:24PM-0.03m | 11:30AM0.16m | 00:09AM0.08m | 12:15PM0.28m | 00:53AM0.25m | 1:00PM0.44m | 1:37AM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 52 | 37 | 54 | 36 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 90 | 23 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | NW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 7 | WNW 8 | W 9 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 24 | 33 | 19 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | N 6 | S 11 | NW 6 | N 6 | — | S 14 | — | SW 19 | S 19 | NW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 26 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 15 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | W 6 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 62 | 47 | 67 | — | 75 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 484 | 32 | 32 | 221 | 32 | 32 | 405 | 32 | 33 | 984 | 492 | 943 | 1378 | 265 | 305 | 987 | 43 | 1 | 985 | 4 |
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