Villa Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.33° S 55.69° E

Villa Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Villa Reef sea temperature is
27.4° C
1.5° 

Villa Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Villa Reef surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with 733 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Villa Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Villa Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Villa Reef in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Villa Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 26°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:52AM1.02m
11:38PM0.49m
1:02PM1.02m
1:52AM0.47m
2:06PM1.05m
3:13AM0.50m
2:57PM1.10m
3:57AM0.56m
3:40PM1.16m
4:32AM0.62m
4:17PM1.22m
5:03AM0.70m
4:50PM1.25m
Low Tide
7:47PM0.41m
5:00AM0.34m
9:04PM0.34m
6:18AM0.37m
9:51PM0.26m
7:37AM0.36m
10:24PM0.20m
8:39AM0.33m
10:53PM0.14m
9:29AM0.29m
11:20PM0.10m
10:12AM0.26m
11:44PM0.07m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Villa Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Villa Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Villa Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Villa 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 (Villa 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 Villa 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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