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Long Reef Surf Forecast
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Long Reef surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 21 Feb 2025 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Long Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 24) at 5AM. 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 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Reef in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Feb) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 28th Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Reef over the next 12 days.
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 334 | 127 | 68 | 50 | 59 | 72 | 82 | 75 | 223 | 220 | 238 | 201 | 140 | 122 | 116 | 158 | 193 | 569 | 277 | 247 | 672 | 381 | 276 | 300 | 475 | 439 | 221 | 90 | 77 | 204 | 432 | 514 | 609 | 727 | 691 | 1126 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:22PM 0.87 | 4:02AM 1.25 | 4:50PM 0.86 | 5:09AM 1.31 | 6:04PM 0.91 | 6:08AM 1.40 | 6:59PM 0.99 | 6:58AM 1.51 | 7:46PM 1.08 | 7:44AM 1.61 | 8:28PM 1.18 | 8:28AM 1.69 | 9:10PM 1.28 | 9:12AM 1.71 | 9:51PM 1.38 | 9:56AM 1.68 | 10:32PM 1.45 | 10:41AM 1.59 | 11:15PM 1.50 | 11:29AM 1.45 | 12:00AM 1.52 | 12:21PM 1.29 | 12:50AM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:51AM 0.55 | 8:57PM 0.54 | 11:11AM 0.50 | 10:11PM 0.54 | 12:15PM 0.41 | 11:23PM 0.50 | 1:05PM 0.30 | 12:23AM 0.43 | 1:48PM 0.19 | 1:16AM 0.35 | 2:28PM 0.08 | 2:04AM 0.26 | 3:07PM 0.00 | 2:52AM 0.19 | 3:45PM -0.04 | 3:40AM 0.14 | 4:22PM -0.03 | 4:30AM 0.13 | 5:01PM 0.02 | 5:22AM 0.14 | 5:40PM 0.11 | 6:19AM 0.19 | 6:22PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 35 | 37 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 32 | 34 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, near gales from the S by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Long Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Long Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long 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 (Long 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 Long 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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