Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'm gonna level with you—this 16-day window for Reef is a real struggle. We're looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple for the first week and a bit, and even when things pick up, it's a mixed bag. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent spring suit.

The first decent pulse of energy shows up on Sunday the 13th. The morning is the real standout. We've got a clean 3ft groundswell from the NW, with a period of 13 seconds, and it's glassy. The combined energy is moderate (382), and while it's a reef break, that long period will mean good shape and long lines. It's a Monday morning session feel, but on a Sunday. This is a solid option for advanced surfers. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 5ft and the period drops a touch, but the wind turns onshore, making it messier.

Monday the 14th is a bit of a letdown after that. The morning still has some 4ft NW swell with a 11-second period, but it's cross-shore and the energy is a bit weaker (348). The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-onshore breeze. Then we enter another flat spell.

The next flicker of hope comes on Sunday the 20th. This is a long-range call, so don't bank on it, but the afternoon shows a massive pulse of energy (1033) from a very long-period NW swell at 18 seconds, pushing 4ft. That's a powerful, long-period groundswell that will be excellent for the reef's shape, but the onshore wind is a worry. If that wind swings off, it could be the best session of the whole outlook. But as it stands, it's a "watch and see" situation.

Outside of that Sunday 13th morning window, the rest of the time is either flat, too windy, or just not worth paddling out for. It's a tough run. For an area like this, a blank run of several days is more normal than a constant supply of waves. Let's hope the models sharpen up.

Rusty.

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