
Surf Forecasts:
Smiths reef surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,785 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smiths reef this week:
The surf forecast for Smiths reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smiths reef in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smiths reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Fri 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1966 | 2460 | 1904 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:31AM0.56m | 9:40AM0.51m | 8:15AM0.49m | 6:25AM0.54m | 6:25AM0.60m | 6:42AM0.65m | 7:07AM0.69m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:02PM0.15m | 11:27PM0.24m | 8:23PM0.31m | 6:50PM0.29m | 4:28PM0.23m | 4:31PM0.17m | 4:48PM0.13m | 5:09PM0.10m | |||||||||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
5:17 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1966 | 2460 | 1904 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | WNW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 341 | — | 477 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NW 7 | SSW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 284 | 393 | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 68 | 68 | 76 | 188 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 186 | 0 |
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Information about the Smiths reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Smiths reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Smiths reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Smiths 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 (Smiths 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 Smiths 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.










