The Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.78° S 153.15° E

Issued: 9 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Reef sea temperature is
20.5° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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


The Reef surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,448 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef this week:

The surf forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 8th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SE
6
2.3
SE
7
2.3
SE
7
2.2
SE
8
1.8
SE
10
2
SE
8
2.3
SE
11
2.1
SE
12
2.3
SE
12
1.2
ESE
12
1.6
SE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
SE
10
1.1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
520
554
589
566
530
1305
1208
1413
365
627
204
178
695
298
283
192
142
302
226
180
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
25
S
25
S
30
SSE
30
S
30
S
30
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
ENE
10
NW
15
NW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:44PM1.56m
12:19PM1.26m
00:29AM1.45m
1:19PM1.31m
1:22AM1.35m
2:26PM1.39m
2:25AM1.26m
3:36PM1.50m
3:36AM1.19m
4:43PM1.64m
4:47AM1.17m
5:44PM1.78m
5:51AM1.19m
6:39PM1.91m
Low Tide
6:20AM0.40m
6:13PM0.51m
7:03AM0.41m
7:20PM0.57m
7:52AM0.40m
8:37PM0.60m
8:47AM0.37m
9:59PM0.58m
9:46AM0.33m
11:15PM0.52m
10:45AM0.26m
00:21AM0.43m
11:43AM0.19m
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:08
 mm
4
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
3
5
2
Temp °C
18
17
17
16
18
18
16
19
19
17
18
17
16
17
17
16
18
18
16
21
21
Feels °C
14
11
11
11
12
12
11
14
14
12
15
13
12
14
15
15
17
17
14
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
11
0.6
ESE
13
0.5
E
14
0.4
ESE
13
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
11
1.9
SE
12
1.7
SE
12
1.2
ESE
12
1.6
SE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
SE
10
1.1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
Energy kJ
63
141
93
58
72
64
897
781
365
627
204
178
356
298
283
192
142
302
226
180
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
15
0.2
E
11
0.4
ESE
12
0.1
NE
9
0.3
ESE
14
0.4
ESE
14
0.3
ESE
14
0.6
ESE
13
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
39
9
50
3
37
73
40
127
10
47
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
14
Energy kJ
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SE
6
2.3
SE
7
2.3
SE
7
2.2
SE
8
1.8
SE
10
2
SE
8
2.3
SE
11
2.1
SE
12
2.3
SE
12
1.7
SE
7
0.3
SW
4
1.2
SE
6
1.4
SE
6
1.9
SE
10
0.3
NNW
3
Energy kJ
302
520
554
589
566
530
1305
1208
1413
253
2
116
156
695
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
45
153
912
12
153
153
153
159
159
12
12
45
12
12
1
0
0
17
0
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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 16 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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