Seaford Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.18° S 138.47° E

Seaford Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Seaford Reef sea temperature is
14.5° C
0.6° 

Seaford Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Seaford Reef surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NW swell with 192 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seaford Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Seaford Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 27th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seaford Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me take a look at what we’ve got for Seaford Reef over the next couple of weeks. I’m not gonna lie, this stretch is looking pretty grim for a paddle. The water temp is sitting around 58°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird there.

The first real chance of any surf doesn’t show up until Monday, July 27th. That’s a solid week of flat, weak, or just plain messy conditions before we see anything. Even then, it’s not great.

Starting Monday, July 27th, we see a push of swell, but it’s coming from the NNW around 6ft with a short period, so it’s gonna be a bit of a jumbled mess. The wind is light, going cross-shore to cross-onshore, so the surface might not be too chopped up, but the wave quality is still rated poor. The combined energy, while moderate at 141-182, isn’t translating into good shape here. This setup is really more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday, July 28th drops a bit in size, back to 4-5ft, but the wind picks up from the north at 15 mph, making it cross-shore and choppy. The energy is still moderate (98-110), but the conditions are messy. After that, it fades out fast.

From Wednesday, July 29th right through to the end of the forecast, we’re back to tiny, weak surf, a lot of onshore or strong winds, and generally poor quality. The first few days of August show almost nothing on the energy scale, with a couple of glassy moments on the 4th but with a tiny, short-period 1ft wave. It’s a long blank run for any decent ride.

Honestly, for the next 16 days, Seaford Reef is a write-off for a proper surf. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:04PM1.83m
7:42AM1.87m
7:27PM1.69m
8:20AM1.88m
7:51PM1.50m
9:07AM1.82m
8:05PM1.29m
10:16AM1.72m
12:44PM1.66m
2:41PM1.78m
Low Tide
1:18AM0.48m
1:42PM0.76m
1:40AM0.51m
2:27PM0.90m
2:03AM0.57m
3:31PM1.06m
2:24AM0.68m
2:16AM0.82m
10:44PM0.78m
10:37PM0.58m
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Information about the Seaford Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Seaford Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Seaford Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Seaford 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 (Seaford 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 Seaford 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.

Seaford Reef is 7 km (4 miles) from the very large city of Morphett Vale. If you plan a holiday in Adelaide, look for hotels and other accommodation in Morphett Vale. Morphett Vale has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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