
Surf Forecasts:
Reef surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple weeks are a total bust for this spot. We're looking at a long stretch of flat, weak conditions. The first real chance of a wave comes a full week from now, on the morning of Sunday, July 12th.
That Sunday morning, the swell bumps to 5ft from the NW, but with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 283, but it’s onshore and choppy. That’s a kite-surfing mess more than a clean surf. It's marginal at best.
Hang in there until Tuesday, July 14th morning. That’s the highlight. The wind goes completely glassy with a 3ft swell from the WNW. The period is a decent 10 seconds, so there’s some shape to it. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year. For an advanced reef break, that’s your window. Get on it early before the wind shifts. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean.
After that, it’s a washout. The rest of the forecast shows tiny waves, onshore winds, and nothing over 2ft. The last entry on Monday, July 20th shows a pathetic 0.3ft swell with a super long 16-second period from the SW. That's got no power for this spot.
So, a full week of flat, one messy day on the 12th, one clean morning on the 14th, then nothing. The second week is dead.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
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28 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 38 | 64 | 60 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 62 | 77 | 37 | 70 | 175 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:42PM2.56m | 1:15AM2.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:21AM0.58m | 6:59PM0.50m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
22 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 38 | 64 | 60 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 50 | 90 | 70 | 175 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | N 7 |
31 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 37 | 5 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | N 8 | W 11 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 10 |
28 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 7 | — |
— | 21 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 42 | 62 | 77 | — | 99 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 485 | 137 | 1074 | 443 | 137 | 305 | 400 | 0 | 32 | 430 | 32 | 32 | 405 | 158 | 43 | 400 | 19 |
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Information about the Reef Surf forecast
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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