The Reef surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days.
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