
Surf Forecasts:
Ricks Reef surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Ricks Reef in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Tuesday 24 Nov, 7AM (local time) – 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with 790 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Ricks Reef before Tuesday 1 Dec. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 7ft (2.2m), 9s on Tuesday 24 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ricks Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ricks Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ChST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ricks Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | E 11 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
432 | 392 | 384 | 327 | 332 | 279 | 346 | 27 | 130 | 112 | 206 | 218 | 333 | 292 | 280 | 427 | 522 | 505 | 562 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:59PM0.82m | 9:47PM0.75m | 1:46PM0.82m | 10:37PM0.71m | 2:26PM0.83m | 11:54PM0.67m | 2:58PM0.84m | 1:44AM0.65m | 3:26PM0.85m | 3:34AM0.66m | 3:52PM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:00AM0.17m | 6:01PM0.69m | 5:43AM0.22m | 7:16PM0.67m | 6:29AM0.27m | 8:32PM0.63m | 7:18AM0.33m | 9:30PM0.57m | 8:13AM0.39m | 10:13PM0.48m | 9:12AM0.46m | 10:51PM0.37m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | E 10 | E 11 | NE 9 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
332 | 260 | 209 | 209 | 159 | 116 | 80 | 27 | 104 | 112 | 20 | 114 | 13 | 55 | 52 | 27 | 40 | 37 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | NNW 9 | ESE 10 | NE 12 | NNE 10 |
8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 46 | 40 | 8 | 18 | — | 12 | 29 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | N 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 9 | N 10 | NE 13 | NE 12 | N 11 | NE 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
432 | 392 | 384 | 327 | 332 | 279 | 346 | 139 | 130 | 112 | 206 | 218 | 333 | 292 | 280 | 427 | 522 | 505 | 562 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1375 | 1375 | 1375 | 1306 | 1306 | 1375 | 1306 | 1375 | 1375 | 1375 | 1837 | 1904 | 1859 | 1837 | 1375 | 1837 | 1306 | 1292 | 1837 |
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Information about the Ricks Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ricks Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ricks Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ricks 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 (Ricks 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 Ricks 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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