Ricks Reef surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, ENE swell with 672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ChST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ricks Reef over the next 16 days.
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