Surf Forecasts:
Tongo Reef surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tongo Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Tongo Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tongo Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tongo Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
601 | 659 | 957 | 874 | 829 | 561 | 431 | 644 | 610 | 460 | 447 | 1041 | 467 | 959 | 1100 | 702 | 895 | 772 | 437 | 427 | 427 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:00AM1.88m | 11:43PM1.74m | 11:56AM1.96m | 00:39AM1.85m | 12:50PM2.03m | 1:33AM1.96m | 1:43PM2.09m | 2:25AM2.05m | 2:35PM2.12m | 3:17AM2.12m | 3:26PM2.11m | 4:08AM2.14m | 4:18PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:28PM0.39m | 5:41AM0.51m | 6:25PM0.28m | 6:41AM0.44m | 7:18PM0.16m | 7:38AM0.36m | 8:09PM0.08m | 8:32AM0.30m | 9:00PM0.02m | 9:25AM0.27m | 9:49PM0.01m | 10:18AM0.26m | 10:39PM0.04m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
601 | 659 | 957 | 874 | 829 | 561 | 431 | 644 | 610 | 460 | 447 | 1041 | 351 | 959 | 1100 | 702 | 895 | 772 | 372 | 329 | 427 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | SSW 19 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
273 | 269 | 3 | 6 | 123 | 227 | 254 | 75 | 61 | 56 | 368 | 342 | 467 | 362 | 377 | 320 | 292 | 171 | 437 | 427 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 24 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | NW 16 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 13 |
10 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 111 | 106 | 94 | 368 | 62 | 96 | 280 | 10 | 3 | 51 | 38 | 104 | 5 | 5 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 |
153 | 200 | 176 | 128 | 132 | 132 | 93 | — | — | — | 56 | 56 | 53 | 51 | 58 | 85 | 77 | 64 | 61 | 25 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1006 | 977 | 986 | 977 | 1253 | 970 | 977 | 0 | 0 | 1010 | 1271 | 0 | 977 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
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Information about the Tongo Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tongo Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tongo Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tongo 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 (Tongo 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 Tongo 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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