
Surf Forecasts:
Cheese Graters surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,061 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cheese Graters over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Mon night, near gales from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Fri 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
167 | 119 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 28 | 47 | 14 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 451 | 755 | 513 | 740 | 944 | 561 | 2004 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:55PM1.84m | 12:34PM1.39m | 00:49AM1.72m | 1:36PM1.39m | 1:44AM1.59m | 2:38PM1.41m | 2:40AM1.48m | 3:38PM1.46m | 3:34AM1.40m | 4:32PM1.53m | 4:26AM1.36m | 5:21PM1.61m | 5:14AM1.34m | 6:04PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:35AM0.32m | 6:24PM0.46m | 7:29AM0.37m | 7:29PM0.55m | 8:22AM0.41m | 8:37PM0.62m | 9:12AM0.44m | 9:43PM0.66m | 9:58AM0.45m | 10:43PM0.67m | 10:40AM0.45m | 11:36PM0.65m | 11:21AM0.43m | ||||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
— | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:29 | — | — | 4:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 9 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | S 14 |
167 | 119 | 456 | 408 | 302 | 387 | 148 | 143 | 125 | 336 | 505 | 986 | 697 | 434 | 326 | 577 | 1106 | 740 | 756 | 561 | 2004 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 16 | ENE 11 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 23 |
139 | 263 | 119 | 65 | 51 | 57 | 212 | 140 | 188 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 6 | 513 | 520 | 434 | 569 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 6 | E 9 | SW 9 | N 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 16 | E 9 |
57 | 62 | 236 | 309 | 232 | 156 | 20 | 43 | 50 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 348 | 485 | — | 295 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | — | — |
237 | 320 | 249 | 100 | 33 | 10 | 28 | 47 | 14 | 253 | 1044 | 1567 | 1010 | 536 | 451 | 755 | 106 | 98 | 944 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 580 | 574 | 581 | 574 | 574 | 582 | 574 | 574 | 604 | 574 | 574 | 574 | 574 | 574 | 574 | 579 | 574 | 574 | 574 | 574 | 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.










