
Surf Forecasts:
Cheese Graters surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with 1,069 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cheese Graters this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cheese Graters in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cheese Graters over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 40 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 836 | 712 | 28 | 23 | 56 | 51 | 322 | 972 | 697 | 533 | 587 | 625 | 408 | 276 | 352 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:12PM1.64m | 10:38AM1.87m | 10:49PM1.54m | 11:17AM1.81m | 11:27PM1.43m | 11:58AM1.73m | 00:09AM1.31m | 12:42PM1.65m | 00:57AM1.21m | 1:32PM1.57m | 1:59AM1.15m | 2:30PM1.51m | 3:14AM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM0.28m | 4:12AM0.23m | 4:54PM0.35m | 4:46AM0.31m | 5:37PM0.45m | 5:21AM0.40m | 6:25PM0.55m | 5:58AM0.52m | 7:20PM0.64m | 6:40AM0.63m | 8:25PM0.70m | 7:35AM0.72m | 9:34PM0.71m | |||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 31 | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
22 | 261 | 26 | 24 | 146 | 38 | 56 | 291 | 23 | 1788 | 51 | 411 | 972 | 697 | 533 | 587 | 625 | 408 | 276 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | N 10 | S 12 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 |
124 | 40 | 52 | 79 | 171 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 11 | 56 | 2 | 220 | 47 | 55 | 86 | 123 | 161 | 99 | 56 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 14 | ENE 8 | SW 16 | NNE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ESE 12 | SW 11 |
14 | 18 | 78 | 53 | 23 | 62 | 13 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 18 | 6 | 57 | 58 | 55 | 47 | 14 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 |
32 | 56 | 167 | 221 | 118 | 836 | 712 | 1756 | 2779 | — | 1130 | 322 | 815 | — | — | — | — | 49 | 90 | 352 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 731 | 580 | 581 | 574 | 582 | 574 | 574 | 574 | 574 | 574 | 574 | 579 | 595 | 582 | 651 | 615 | 574 | 582 | 815 | 574 |
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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.










