Surf Forecasts:
Reef surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it's Rusty here. I've taken a long hard look at the forecast for the Reef over the next 16 days, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a rough stretch. This spot is usually pretty consistent, but right now? The surf is practically non-existent for paddle surfing. We're looking at a solid blank run with no good options on the menu.
The entire 16-day window is filled with poor surf conditions. Starting Saturday the 18th of July through Sunday the 2nd of August, every single session shows tiny, weak waves with cross-onshore or cross winds messing up the surface. The water temp is sitting right around 68°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year – can't blame that.
The biggest swell we see comes on Saturday the 25th of July, with a NNW swell pushing 4 ft to 5 ft and combined energy hitting 109 to 157 (moderate energy). But the period is a short 6 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross breeze, making it lumpy and messy. That's not a day to paddle out – it's more of a kite-surfing setup if anything. After that, it drops right back to ankle-biters.
There's a long gap from the start all the way through – no real surf to speak of. The break is a reef, exposed and usually picks up SW swell, but we're seeing nothing but NW/NNW windswell and cross-shore junk. Crowds are often around here, so you won't be missing anything.
Honestly, this is a classic case of the forecast being a total dud. But this spot is fairly consistent, so it tends not to stay this poor for long. Keep an eye on the charts – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 21 | 39 | 66 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | 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 | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:35PM2.97m | 7:03AM2.57m | 7:21PM2.75m | 7:50AM2.42m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.28m | 00:53AM0.25m | 1:00PM0.44m | 1:37AM0.45m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 36 | 25 | 99 | 10 | 108 | 98 | 28 | 51 | 24 | 31 | 7 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 19 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 5 | WNW 9 | N 9 | W 5 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 33 | 32 | 4 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 12 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 10 | W 6 | WNW 5 | N 9 | N 10 | SW 13 | N 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 4 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 21 | 39 | 66 | 8 | 10 | — | 102 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 26 | 24 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 74 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 936 | 984 | 224 | 38 | 405 | 172 | 196 | 548 | 35 | 33 | 469 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 243 | 407 | 270 | 539 | 443 | 144 |
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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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