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Cheese Graters surfForecast / Lord Howe Island / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 AEST
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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cheese Graters in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 2nd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 2nd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cheese Graters over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 118 | 107 | 241 | 818 | 1403 | 2641 | 2915 | 2343 | 1668 | 1384 | 1060 | 675 | 494 | 247 | 247 | 232 | 247 | 193 | 226 | 529 | 705 | 552 | 484 | 391 | 459 | 600 | 552 | 552 | 424 | 299 | 293 | 184 | 334 | 318 | 339 | 537 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:16PM 1.98 | 10:38AM 1.44 | 11:11PM 1.88 | 11:37AM 1.31 | 12:10AM 1.77 | 12:46PM 1.22 | 1:15AM 1.66 | 2:04PM 1.19 | 2:24AM 1.58 | 3:22PM 1.22 | 3:31AM 1.54 | 4:27PM 1.31 | 4:27AM 1.53 | 5:16PM 1.41 | 5:13AM 1.54 | 5:55PM 1.53 | 5:53AM 1.55 | 6:30PM 1.64 | 6:29AM 1.57 | 7:03PM 1.74 | 7:04AM 1.58 | 7:36PM 1.82 | 7:40AM 1.57 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:47AM 0.29 | 4:30PM 0.29 | 5:49AM 0.39 | 5:24PM 0.42 | 6:59AM 0.47 | 6:30PM 0.54 | 8:13AM 0.52 | 7:47PM 0.63 | 9:20AM 0.52 | 9:05PM 0.67 | 10:16AM 0.50 | 10:12PM 0.65 | 10:59AM 0.47 | 11:07PM 0.62 | 11:35AM 0.43 | 11:52PM 0.57 | 12:07PM 0.39 | 12:32AM 0.52 | 12:38PM 0.34 | 1:10AM 0.47 | 1:09PM 0.31 | 1:48AM 0.44 | ||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 |
| Sunset | 4:47 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:42 | - | - | 4:42 | - | - | 4:40 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:38 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 10 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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