
Surf Forecasts:
Canunda National Park surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,038 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Canunda National Park this week:
The surf forecast for Canunda National Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Canunda National Park in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canunda National Park over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3247 | 2376 | 1712 | 1624 | 2359 | 1956 | 2715 | 7878 | 9144 | 7714 | 9110 | 9410 | 5050 | 2647 | 2205 | 2094 | 1632 | 1167 | 837 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:39AM0.46m | 12:52PM0.39m | 4:30AM0.41m | 11:14AM0.44m | 11:09AM0.48m | 00:35AM0.23m | 11:21AM0.51m | 11:47PM0.28m | 11:37AM0.52m | 11:47PM0.34m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:52AM0.34m | 8:23PM0.05m | 8:12AM0.38m | 8:27PM0.09m | 8:07PM0.13m | 7:17PM0.15m | 3:41AM0.21m | 6:41PM0.16m | 4:38AM0.17m | 6:25PM0.15m | |||||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
3247 | 2376 | 1712 | 1624 | 2359 | 1956 | 1006 | 7878 | 9144 | 7714 | 9110 | 9410 | 5050 | 2647 | 2205 | 2094 | 1632 | 1167 | 837 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 20 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 60 | — | 212 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1292 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | — | N 3 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | N 4 | WNW 5 |
39 | — | — | 5 | 317 | 557 | 2715 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 24 | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 250 | 154 | 258 | 0 | 355 | 355 | 368 | 403 | 341 | 0 | 0 | 262 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 93 | 227 | 77 |
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Information about the Canunda National Park Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Canunda National Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Canunda National Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Canunda National Park 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 (Canunda National Park) 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 Canunda National Park 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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