Surf Forecasts:
Roaches Reef surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Roaches Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Roaches Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Roaches Reef in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roaches Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Roaches Reef has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, poor conditions for the first week and a half. From Friday the 24th right through to the end of July, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the energy is weak. It’s a real blank run, and for this area, that’s more normal than we’d like. Feels a bit like the ocean has gone to sleep.
The first real hint of life shows up on the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. Swell picks up to 7ft from the WSW, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is a cross-shore breeze. The combined energy climbs to 521 (moderate), but the conditions are marginal, with a cross-chop. That afternoon, it gets bigger to 8ft but the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy, making it a write-off. The swell is pushing into expert-only territory, but the quality just isn’t there.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday, August 3rd, morning is the standout. The swell drops back to a solid 5ft from the WSW, still with a reasonable 9-second period. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore breeze, and the wave state is clean. The combined energy is a solid 393 (moderate). This is a reef break, so that longer-period energy will be well-shaped. It’s better suited for intermediate surfers, as 5ft on a reef can pack a punch for beginners. This is the best on offer without a doubt.
After that, conditions fade again. Tuesday the 4th is marginal, and through the rest of the first week of August, the wind and swell just don't line up. A small window appears on the morning of Thursday, August 6th. Swell is 4ft from the SW, with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is 405 (moderate), so it’s rideable, but it’s not as good as the Monday morning session. Wind picks up in the afternoon, spoiling it.
So, to sum it up: the first ten days are a write-off. The one true standout is Monday morning, the 3rd of August. If you can get out there, that’s your window. The 6th is a possible second choice, but with lower confidence.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 8 | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 75 | 143 | 181 | 84 | 60 | 40 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:07PM7.14m | 3:36AM7.15m | 4:18PM7.38m | 4:45AM7.40m | 5:18PM7.78m | 5:41AM7.77m | 6:06PM8.20m | 6:27AM8.12m | 6:47PM8.55m | 7:06AM8.42m | 7:24PM8.82m | 7:42AM8.66m | 7:59PM9.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40AM3.34m | 9:16PM3.29m | 9:53AM3.26m | 10:24PM3.08m | 10:57AM2.97m | 11:22PM2.74m | 11:49AM2.60m | 00:10AM2.37m | 12:31PM2.27m | 00:51AM2.06m | 1:08PM1.99m | 1:28AM1.79m | 1:43PM1.77m | 2:03AM1.57m | |||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 3 | W 8 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | WSW 7 | — | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 8 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 75 | — | — | 84 | 60 | — | 16 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 28 | 64 | 143 | 181 | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 444 | 897 | 423 | 897 | 410 | 0 | 367 | 319 | 0 | 131 | 264 | 118 | 160 | 180 | 83 | 188 | 188 | 69 | 196 | 319 | 393 |
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