Surf Forecasts:
The Reef surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SE swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 0.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 49 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 32 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 65 | 31 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:09AM0.77m | 1:42PM0.89m | 1:56AM0.72m | 2:31PM0.86m | 2:46AM0.68m | 3:26PM0.83m | 3:43AM0.66m | 4:25PM0.82m | 4:44AM0.66m | 5:24PM0.83m | 5:45AM0.68m | 6:18PM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:13AM0.09m | 8:09PM0.17m | 7:57AM0.13m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 26 | 47 | 41 | 22 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 49 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 65 | 31 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | W 6 |
| kJ | 53 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | N 5 | N 6 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | WNW 5 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | W 5 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 32 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 1048 | 1047 | 1150 | 1052 | 1054 | 1162 | 1507 | 1 | 1177 | 1320 | 1047 | 0 | 1093 | 1158 | 1093 | 1154 | 1152 |
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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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