Ricks Reef surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, W swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ricks Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Ricks Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ricks Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ChST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ricks Reef over the next 16 days.
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