Cheese Graters Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.52° S 159.08° E

Cheese Graters Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cheese Graters sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.4° 

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


Cheese Graters surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,915 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cheese Graters in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
2013
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2633
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:21PM1.58m
3:26AM1.41m
4:26PM1.69m
4:35AM1.39m
5:29PM1.81m
5:42AM1.40m
6:28PM1.93m
6:44AM1.44m
7:23PM2.03m
7:42AM1.48m
8:16PM2.08m
8:36AM1.52m
9:06PM2.09m
Low Tide
9:40PM0.64m
9:47AM0.41m
10:52PM0.58m
10:46AM0.36m
11:59PM0.49m
11:45AM0.29m
00:59AM0.39m
12:41PM0.22m
1:54AM0.30m
1:36PM0.17m
2:46AM0.23m
2:28PM0.15m
3:36AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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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.

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