Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.80° S 168.36° E

Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) WaveFinder

Issued: 4 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) sea temperature is
25.5° C
0.4° 

Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 21s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, E swell with 972 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 21s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 21s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 21s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shark Bay Rivermouth (and Reef) over the next 16 days.


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