
Surf Forecasts:
Villa Reef surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, S swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Saturday (Nov 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Villa Reef in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 14th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Villa Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 155 | 129 | 123 | 107 | 105 | 75 | 104 | 86 | 86 | 47 | 69 | 80 | 78 | 93 | 88 | 123 | 294 | 412 | 428 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:21PM0.69m | 6:23AM1.23m | 6:57PM0.66m | 6:56AM1.15m | 7:39PM0.63m | 7:32AM1.08m | 8:34PM0.61m | 8:11AM1.00m | 9:55PM0.63m | 9:00AM0.91m | 11:36PM0.70m | 10:09AM0.83m | 00:42AM0.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.21m | 1:23PM0.14m | 00:04AM0.27m | 2:03PM0.20m | 00:34AM0.34m | 2:49PM0.25m | 1:09AM0.43m | 3:43PM0.29m | 2:06AM0.53m | 4:42PM0.31m | 4:15AM0.60m | 5:37PM0.31m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
64 | 62 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 104 | 86 | 86 | 47 | 69 | 80 | 78 | 93 | 88 | 123 | 177 | 191 | 149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 7 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 |
127 | 155 | 129 | 123 | 107 | 105 | 73 | 71 | 61 | 60 | 38 | 37 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 66 | 294 | 412 | 428 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 5 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | S 7 | S 8 | N 8 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 |
11 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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