The Reef surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 30 Dec 2025 AEST
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The Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Reef sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef this week:

The surf forecast for The Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 31st Dec)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 31st Dec)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 31st Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tue
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
0.9
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
ESE
0.5
SE
0.7
ESE
0.4
SE
0.5
E
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
ENE
1.3
NE
1.3
NNE
0.9
NE
1.3
NE
Period(s) (?)1013121212131212111099884555555
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)220257534436353192247195119674373183317321967833289
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
10
NE
25
NE
5
W
10
NE
20
NE
10
NE
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
5
ENE
5
E
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
25
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:17AM
1.71
5:23PM
1.29
6:15AM
1.86
6:23PM
1.28
7:10AM
1.97
7:17PM
1.30
8:00AM
2.04
8:08PM
1.33
8:48AM
2.05
8:56PM
1.34
9:33AM
2.01
9:44PM
1.35
10:17AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:28PM
0.31
11:44AM
0.49
11:24PM
0.24
12:50PM
0.42
12:18AM
0.18
1:46PM
0.35
1:10AM
0.12
2:37PM
0.30
2:01AM
0.10
3:24PM
0.29
2:50AM
0.11
4:08PM
0.29
3:38AM
0.17
4:51PM
0.32
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tue
06
Sunrise-4:54--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--5:00-
Sunset--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:45--6:45--6:45
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---4---2-52132----513
Temp. °C212525232626242424242424232525232626232624
Feels °C (?)222523252726252524252525252625252525262625
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Information about the The Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The 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 (The 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 The 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.

The Reef is 2 km (1 miles) from Caloundra. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caloundra. Caloundra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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