Cheese Graters surfForecast / Lord Howe Island / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Cheese Graters surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cheese Graters sea temperature is
23.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cheese Graters this week:

The surf forecast for Cheese Graters over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cheese Graters in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 5th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 5th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 3rd Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cheese Graters over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.4
ENE
2
S
1.9
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.5
ENE
0.4
SE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)109121091010109988888766788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30281214800402455559410261184997340236357347783120133
Wind
(km/h)
50
SSW
40
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassononcross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:51PM
1.60
10:14AM
2.04
10:35PM
1.63
10:55AM
1.98
11:18PM
1.64
11:35AM
1.87
12:01AM
1.61
12:14PM
1.73
12:45AM
1.56
12:52PM
1.58
1:30AM
1.51
1:30PM
1.44
2:20AM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
0.19
3:45AM
0.15
4:38PM
0.18
4:30AM
0.18
5:17PM
0.20
5:15AM
0.25
5:56PM
0.25
5:59AM
0.36
6:34PM
0.32
6:44AM
0.49
7:12PM
0.41
7:33AM
0.62
7:52PM
0.50
8:31AM
0.74
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54
Sunset7:23--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:20--
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1----------------1---
Temp. °C202020202120202121212121222121222223232322
Feels °C (?)111114141617172121211921221919211922222323
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Information about the Cheese Graters Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cheese Graters provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cheese Graters can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cheese Graters 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 (Cheese Graters) 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 Cheese Graters 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.

Cheese Graters is 219 km (136 miles) from the city of Lord Howe Island. If you plan a holiday in Lord Howe Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lord Howe Island. Lord Howe Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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