Cherating Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.12° N 103.40° E

Issued: 7 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cherating sea temperature is
30.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Cherating surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cherating surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with 51 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cherating this week:

The surf forecast for Cherating over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cherating in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+08) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cherating over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.2
S
3
0.1
E
8
0.1
N
6
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
4
14
22
12
10
0
11
5
5
3
1
1
1
1
1
7
8
14
5
11
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
SW
0
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
0
SW
10
SSW
5
W
5
NNW
10
E
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
5:32AM1.50m
4:18PM2.07m
6:39AM1.86m
4:56PM1.88m
7:29AM2.25m
5:35PM1.71m
8:16AM2.61m
6:15PM1.56m
9:03AM2.91m
6:56PM1.46m
9:51AM3.12m
7:38PM1.41m
10:40AM3.22m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.88m
9:42AM1.32m
11:41PM0.70m
11:52AM1.44m
00:04AM0.50m
1:37PM1.44m
00:34AM0.28m
3:01PM1.39m
1:11AM0.08m
4:10PM1.35m
1:52AM-0.09m
5:11PM1.33m
2:37AM-0.20m
6:07PM1.32m
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 mm
6
7
5
6
9
11
1
1
16
5
Temp °C
28
28
29
28
27
26
25
24
25
25
26
28
27
28
30
27
25
26
26
27
28
Feels °C
32
32
33
32
30
30
28
29
29
29
30
31
31
31
33
30
29
29
30
30
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
4
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
5
4
3
4
12
10
11
11
5
5
3
1
1
1
7
8
14
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
2
0.5
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.2
S
3
0.5
S
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
14
22
6
4
1
6
5
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
1
3
3
1
3
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
662
662
710
662
662
662
662
662
662
697
662
662
697
662
697
697
662
662
706
662
662
Best forecast wave conditions in Peninsular Malaysia
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Malaysia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Cherating Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cherating provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cherating can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cherating 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 (Cherating) 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 Cherating 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.

Cherating is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Kemaman. If you plan a holiday in Peninsular Malaysia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kemaman. Kemaman has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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