
Surf Forecasts:
The Reef surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SW swell with 736 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SSW 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 (Sep 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 61 | 57 | 70 | 106 | 184 | 147 | 198 | 406 | 736 | 196 | 83 | 40 | 41 | 47 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 109 | 94 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 7:11PM0.92m | 7:37AM0.90m | 7:53PM0.94m | 8:18AM0.97m | 8:33PM0.96m | 8:58AM1.02m | 9:14PM0.96m | 9:37AM1.07m | 9:56PM0.95m | 10:19AM1.09m | 10:38PM0.92m | 11:03AM1.10m | 11:24PM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:31AM0.17m | 1:44PM0.17m | 2:08AM0.12m | 2:30PM0.13m | 2:44AM0.09m | 3:14PM0.10m | 3:21AM0.06m | 3:58PM0.08m | 3:59AM0.05m | 4:43PM0.08m | 4:39AM0.05m | 5:31PM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | 7 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | N 9 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 11 | NE 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
9 | 57 | 212 | 197 | 130 | 81 | 251 | 68 | 204 | 196 | 196 | 303 | 309 | 404 | 296 | 235 | 152 | 98 | 77 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | SE 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | N 11 | N 11 | SE 6 | W 6 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NW 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
39 | 16 | 42 | 40 | 63 | 118 | 17 | 31 | 116 | 102 | 216 | 83 | 40 | 21 | 47 | 29 | 20 | 33 | 109 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 10 | NE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
18 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 67 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 18 | 41 | 24 | 23 | 33 | 24 | 25 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 |
20 | 61 | 57 | 70 | 106 | 184 | 147 | 198 | 406 | 736 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1345 | 1174 | 1263 | 1363 | 1260 | 1254 | 1143 | 1139 | 1129 | 1129 | 1047 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1093 |
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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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