Surf Forecasts:
Cheese Graters surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cheese Graters in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cheese Graters over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | 49 | 25 | 17 | 280 | 192 | 191 | 154 | 110 | 98 | 87 | 167 | 214 | 183 | 146 | 131 | 153 | 142 | 120 | 112 | 117 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:01AM1.54m | 3:56PM1.54m | 3:59AM1.52m | 4:51PM1.68m | 4:58AM1.52m | 5:45PM1.82m | 5:55AM1.52m | 6:38PM1.94m | 6:52AM1.52m | 7:31PM2.04m | 7:47AM1.52m | 8:23PM2.09m | 8:43AM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57PM0.67m | 9:33AM0.46m | 10:04PM0.62m | 10:22AM0.39m | 11:07PM0.54m | 11:12AM0.32m | 00:06AM0.45m | 12:02PM0.24m | 1:03AM0.36m | 12:52PM0.19m | 1:59AM0.29m | 1:43PM0.15m | 2:54AM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | |
4:27 | — | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:27 | — | 4:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
2191 | 1010 | 642 | 345 | 280 | 192 | 191 | 154 | 83 | 51 | 99 | 110 | 89 | 183 | 146 | 131 | 153 | 142 | 120 | 653 | 834 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 122 | 53 | 99 | 64 | 126 | 111 | 99 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 57 | 78 | 45 | 67 | 179 | 310 | 112 | 117 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | NE 7 | SSW 18 | SSE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 15 | E 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 7 | S 6 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 30 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 44 | 37 | 180 | 33 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
30 | 49 | 25 | 17 | 31 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 110 | 98 | 87 | 167 | 214 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 587 | 580 | 580 | 581 | 580 | 580 | 591 | 574 | 574 | 582 | 580 | 580 | 581 | 580 | 574 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 580 | 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.











