The Reef surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 957 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period with NE 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 (Oct 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days.
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