Roaches Reef surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, W swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Roaches Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roaches Reef over the next 16 days.
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