When should you surf Long Reef today?
The strongest signal points around 6h with a 20/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Long Reef surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Long Reef (Sydney Northern Beaches).
Best score today
206h
Now
4003:00
Waves
1.1 m
8 s
Wind
11 km/h
Onshore · E
Tide
▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00
range 0.9 m
Light
06:11 → 19:09
Best windows today
6h20/100
1.1 m · 8 s · 13 km/h
7h20/100
1.0 m · 8 s · 11 km/h
8h20/100
1.0 m · 8 s · 11 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 7 s | 10 km/h · E | high tide |
| 01:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 20 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 12 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 20 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · E | low tide |
| 07:00 | 20 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 20 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 20 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 12 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 20 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 20 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.0 m · 8 s | 12 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.0 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.0 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.0 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.0 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.0 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.0 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 20 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 35 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · SE | low tide |
| 21:00 | 35 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 9 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | 35 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 35 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 9 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Long Reef today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Long Reef suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Long Reef.