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The Reef Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
The Reef surf Forecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef this week:
The surf forecast for The Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 225 | 225 | 153 | 160 | 288 | 85 | 109 | 86 | 127 | 107 | 83 | 187 | 252 | 226 | 206 | 202 | 196 | 160 | 161 | 161 | 131 | 105 | 113 | 113 | 170 | 187 | 208 | 177 | 187 | 144 | 141 | 179 | 158 | 119 | 115 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | on | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:12PM 1.76 | 9:00AM 1.40 | 9:51PM 1.76 | 9:35AM 1.28 | 10:35PM 1.73 | 10:16AM 1.17 | 11:26PM 1.70 | 11:09AM 1.07 | 12:28AM 1.67 | 12:23PM 1.01 | 1:38AM 1.67 | 1:57PM 1.03 | 2:49AM 1.69 | 3:21PM 1.14 | 3:53AM 1.73 | 4:26PM 1.31 | 4:49AM 1.77 | 5:21PM 1.50 | 5:38AM 1.78 | 6:11PM 1.68 | 6:25AM 1.76 | 6:58PM 1.83 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:37PM 0.25 | 3:26AM 0.54 | 3:07PM 0.26 | 4:13AM 0.58 | 3:41PM 0.29 | 5:08AM 0.63 | 4:21PM 0.33 | 6:14AM 0.66 | 5:11PM 0.39 | 7:30AM 0.65 | 6:18PM 0.45 | 8:42AM 0.60 | 7:40PM 0.48 | 9:43AM 0.52 | 9:02PM 0.46 | 10:33AM 0.43 | 10:14PM 0.41 | 11:17AM 0.34 | 11:17PM 0.35 | 11:58AM 0.27 | 12:14AM 0.32 | 12:38PM 0.20 | 1:08AM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 8 | 5 | 2 | - | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
The Reef is 2 km (1 miles) from Caloundra. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caloundra. Caloundra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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