
Surf Forecasts:
Cheese Graters surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, N swell with 729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cheese Graters this week:
The surf forecast for Cheese Graters over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cheese Graters in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cheese Graters over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
293 | 303 | 273 | 242 | 240 | 183 | 113 | 170 | 203 | 158 | 198 | 416 | 516 | 485 | 424 | 590 | 503 | 319 | 474 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:26AM1.18m | 4:31PM1.52m | 5:21AM1.28m | 5:23PM1.58m | 6:04AM1.41m | 6:07PM1.64m | 6:43AM1.55m | 6:49PM1.70m | 7:20AM1.70m | 7:30PM1.75m | 7:59AM1.84m | 8:11PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:34PM0.68m | 10:03AM0.78m | 11:20PM0.62m | 11:04AM0.72m | 11:58PM0.54m | 11:55AM0.63m | 00:33AM0.45m | 12:41PM0.51m | 1:07AM0.35m | 1:24PM0.40m | 1:42AM0.26m | 2:08PM0.31m | 2:18AM0.19m | ||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ENE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
31 | 20 | 10 | 70 | 56 | 50 | 113 | 13 | 12 | 80 | 67 | 177 | 97 | 21 | 84 | 75 | 238 | 249 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | S 7 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | — | SW 17 | — |
10 | 10 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 36 | 20 | 45 | — | 284 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | S 21 | — | — | E 11 | S 24 | SW 16 | E 15 | SW 20 | ENE 11 | SSW 10 | — | E 11 | — | SW 10 | S 9 | — | — | — |
3 | 9 | — | — | 2 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 10 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 |
293 | 303 | 273 | 242 | 240 | 183 | — | 170 | 203 | 158 | 198 | 416 | 516 | 485 | 424 | 590 | 503 | 319 | 474 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 574 | 574 | 587 | 574 | 582 | 651 | 661 | 779 | 779 | 587 | 581 | 587 | 580 | 582 | 761 | 581 | 580 | 591 | 580 |
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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 16 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.










