Reef
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Level 5/10

Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance)

Berrara/Cudmirrah, Australia
🪨Rocks🪸Sharp reef🦔Urchins🌀Strong rips

L/R reef at the Swan Lake entrance (end of 3rd Ave, Berrara). Moderate SE-S swell and W wind. It works best on a SE swell with W winds around mid tide. Watch for: submerged rocks inside, urchins, rips.

Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance) surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
0
Poor
0.6m@7s
14km/h
Wed21
0
Poor
0.7m@9s
13km/h
Thu22
0
Poor
0.8m@8s
14km/h
Fri23
30
Poor
0.7m@14s
15km/h
Sat24
29
Poor
1.0m@11s
12km/h
Sun25
31
Poor
1.3m@8s
10km/h
Mon26
44
Poor
1.5m@10s
13km/h
Tue27
43
Poor
1.3m@8s
10km/h
Wed28
39
Poor
1.6m@9s
13km/h
Thu29
55
Fair
1.0m@13s
8km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 18 km/h · Tide at 10am (0.6m)
Swell
0.6m
E(80°)
Score: 2/25
Period
7s
Short period
Score: 2/25
Wind
14km/h
NNE(25°)
Score: 3/25
Weather
20°C
0.0mm9%
First light 5:39amSunrise 6:09amSunset 7:16pmLast light 7:46pm
Windswell
0.4m@2s
Secondary
0.2m
Confidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.6m @7s E outside window
Wind14 km/h NNE onshore
SwellWind: Offshore Cross OnshoreShaded = inside ideal window
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:39–8:00am · droppingStrike window: 11:48am–7:46pm · through highIdeal tide: mid
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°C
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2m1.0
sec
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swell
windkm/h
6g9
8g22
15g37
20g46
17g43
7g12
10g25
15g37
19g45
15g37
3g9
9g22
17g44
21g49
19g48
4g7
10g25
18g43
23g53
19g50
8g16
7g21
13g35
18g48
11g42
6g15
11g25
13g40
9g36
4g41
15g35
15g35
13g37
11g43
10g43
11g29
11g24
8g23
9g27
11g30
11g21
12g29
14g38
15g49
11g50
6g15
5g22
10g29
10g38
7g39
tidem
4:53am1.0m
10:03am0.6m
4:27pm1.3m
5:40am1.1m
11:03am0.6m
5:15pm1.3m
6:19am1.2m
12:03pm0.5m
6:03pm1.4m
6:53am1.3m
12:48pm0.5m
6:49pm1.4m
1:11am0.3m
7:31am1.4m
1:33pm0.4m
7:37pm1.5m
1:44am0.3m
8:03am1.6m
2:19pm0.4m
8:25pm1.6m
2:21am0.4m
8:43am1.8m
3:10pm0.3m
9:07pm1.5m
3:03am0.3m
9:28am1.8m
3:55pm0.3m
10:03pm1.4m
3:43am0.4m
10:09am1.8m
4:51pm0.2m
10:51pm1.3m
4:27am0.4m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

4:53 am
High · 0.96m
10:03 am
Low · 0.61m
4:27 pm
High · 1.27m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

0
Poor
Components
Swell Direction6/25
Swell Size2/25
Swell Period2/25
Wind3/25
Raw Score13/100
Adjustments
🌊💨 Windswell-3
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-5
📉 Undersized Swell-11
🚫 Undersized Capmax 30
Adjusted Score0/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score0

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SE (135°)
Direction range
85° - 190°
Size range
0.9m - 1.8m
Ideal size
1.3m - 1.6m
Height multiplier
0.95×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Offshore range
225° - 315°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid

Water temp

18°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

6/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance)?

The Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance) profile favors mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance)?

The Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance) profile uses wind from W (270°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 225° to 315°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance)?

The Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance) scoring profile favors swell from SE (85° to 190°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 1.8m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance)?

The main season at Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance) is Mar-Sep.

How do I get to Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance)?

The spot profile lists SYD as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 185 minutes.

What kind of wave is Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance)?

Coneeley's Reef (Swan Lake entrance) is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Sep

Getting There

Airport
SYD
Drive time
185 min
Data quality
verified

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