
Surf Forecasts:
The Reef surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with WNW 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 (Oct 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, strong winds from the N by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 11 | S 4 | SW 5 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | ESE 8 | W 7 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 13 | NW 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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5 | 13 | 66 | 285 | 406 | 163 | 39 | 24 | 53 | 29 | 52 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 32 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:26AM1.04m | 10:42PM0.85m | 11:04AM1.01m | 11:20PM0.81m | 11:42AM0.97m | 11:59PM0.77m | 12:22PM0.92m | 00:41AM0.74m | 1:06PM0.88m | 1:28AM0.72m | 1:55PM0.85m | 2:23AM0.70m | 2:49PM0.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:50PM0.09m | 4:39AM0.09m | 5:31PM0.14m | 5:16AM0.13m | 6:13PM0.19m | 5:55AM0.17m | 6:57PM0.23m | 6:37AM0.21m | 7:44PM0.27m | 7:24AM0.25m | 8:37PM0.29m | 8:20AM0.28m | 9:32PM0.29m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 8 | SE 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
94 | 59 | 18 | 285 | 406 | 163 | 143 | 77 | 147 | 160 | 393 | 258 | 86 | 47 | 28 | 136 | 70 | 24 | 1132 | 1447 | 884 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | W 7 | NW 7 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | NNW 7 | NE 8 | N 7 | SE 8 | NNW 7 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
33 | 29 | 8 | 65 | 53 | 42 | 35 | 32 | 53 | 29 | 52 | 21 | 28 | 42 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | NE 13 | SE 8 | NNE 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | W 7 | W 6 | NE 13 | W 6 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | NE 13 | NE 8 | NNE 13 | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | — |
5 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 39 | 24 | 12 | 62 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 46 | 23 | 16 | 20 | — | — | 32 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 6 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
— | 13 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 62 | 294 | 60 | 131 | 342 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1168 | 1110 | 1054 | 1054 | 10 | 0 | 1153 | 1155 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 1322 | 1391 | 1304 | 1238 | 1507 | 1170 | 1163 |
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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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