Surf Forecasts:
The Reef surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SE swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 40 | 52 | 47 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 32 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 48 | 57 | 55 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 71 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:46AM0.68m | 3:26PM0.83m | 3:43AM0.66m | 4:25PM0.82m | 4:44AM0.66m | 5:24PM0.83m | 5:45AM0.68m | 6:18PM0.85m | 6:40AM0.72m | 7:06PM0.88m | 7:28AM0.77m | 7:48PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:04PM0.22m | 8:46AM0.18m | 10:03PM0.25m | 9:41AM0.21m | 11:04PM0.26m | 10:41AM0.22m | 00:01AM0.25m | 11:40AM0.22m | 00:51AM0.22m | 12:36PM0.20m | 1:35AM0.19m | 1:25PM0.17m | 2:14AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | WNW 7 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 33 | 40 | 52 | 47 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 48 | 57 | 55 | 30 | 15 | 13 | 31 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 11 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | W 4 | NE 7 | SSE 9 | E 7 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 6 | SE 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1287 | 1166 | 1167 | 1287 | 1140 | 1320 | 1047 | 1158 | 1163 | 1162 | 1166 | 1150 | 1163 | 1049 | 1047 | 1163 | 1047 | 6 | 1052 | 0 |
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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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