Surf Forecasts:
Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with 498 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) this week:
The surf forecast for Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 20th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 19 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 6 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 408 | 284 | 403 | 437 | 485 | 495 | 419 | 427 | 334 | 402 | 383 | 301 | 245 | 155 | 183 | 165 | 122 | 153 | 136 | 184 | 290 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:07AM1.20m | 9:57PM1.16m | 9:09AM1.10m | 10:49PM1.17m | 10:17AM1.01m | 11:38PM1.18m | 11:34AM0.94m | 00:24AM1.18m | 12:53PM0.90m | 1:07AM1.18m | 2:07PM0.90m | 1:47AM1.17m | 3:10PM0.92m | 2:25AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:59PM0.07m | 3:32AM0.59m | 3:50PM0.18m | 4:43AM0.56m | 4:42PM0.29m | 5:55AM0.52m | 5:34PM0.39m | 7:01AM0.45m | 6:28PM0.49m | 7:58AM0.38m | 7:23PM0.55m | 8:46AM0.31m | 8:16PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 9 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 7 | S 7 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 8 | ESE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 169 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 54 | 27 | 33 | 37 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 49 | 19 | 21 | 41 | 85 | 127 | 70 | 90 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 10 | S 11 | S 13 | S 22 | S 19 | S 8 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 14 | SSW 19 | S 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | W 14 |
| kJ | 34 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 72 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 122 | 153 | 10 | 15 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 11 | S 14 | S 13 | E 20 | S 15 | S 10 | S 14 | ESE 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 14 | S 12 | S 15 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | W 16 | S 22 |
| kJ | 19 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 408 | 284 | 403 | 437 | 485 | 495 | 419 | 427 | 334 | 402 | 383 | 301 | 245 | 155 | 183 | 165 | 101 | 9 | 136 | 184 | 290 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 935 | 521 | 521 | 1247 | 521 | 521 | 529 | 521 | 521 | 1835 | 935 | 529 | 1746 | 0 | 9 | 23 | 944 |
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The above surf forecast table for Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shark Bay Rivermouth (and 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 (Shark Bay Rivermouth (and 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).
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