Western Head Reef surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Western Head Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Western Head Reef over the next 16 days.
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