Surf Forecasts:
The Reef surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,332 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 9 | 39 | 464 | 544 | 447 | 436 | 573 | 641 | 728 | 1024 | 3332 | 3084 | 1055 | 1543 | 1967 | 2716 | 2806 | 1816 | 1437 | 1082 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:32AM1.32m | 9:07PM2.01m | 9:21AM1.36m | 9:52PM1.93m | 10:10AM1.37m | 10:36PM1.80m | 10:59AM1.37m | 11:19PM1.64m | 11:51AM1.36m | 00:01AM1.47m | 12:48PM1.34m | 00:46AM1.30m | 1:52PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:57AM0.24m | 2:24PM0.09m | 3:42AM0.23m | 3:14PM0.13m | 4:25AM0.24m | 4:05PM0.20m | 5:07AM0.27m | 4:56PM0.31m | 5:49AM0.32m | 5:50PM0.44m | 6:31AM0.36m | 6:50PM0.56m | 7:14AM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — |
 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | — | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | — |
| kJ | 19 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 37 | — | 10 | 1024 | 1591 | 1706 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1143 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | E 20 | E 18 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 9 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 4 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 39 | 464 | 544 | 447 | 436 | 573 | 641 | 728 | 19 | 3332 | 3084 | 1055 | 1543 | 1967 | 2716 | 2806 | 1816 | 1437 | 1082 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 171 | 428 | 199 | 199 | 584 | 703 | 159 | 540 | 784 | 414 | 876 | 912 | 804 | 831 | 737 | 475 | 295 | 295 | 159 | 45 | 159 |
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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.
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