Reef surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 2,116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef over the next 16 days.
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