Cheese Graters Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.52° S 159.08° E

Cheese Graters Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cheese Graters sea temperature is
19.4° C
0.7° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 324 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NNE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cheese Graters in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 4.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 7th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 8th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, near gales from the N by Mon morning).

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
12
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11
0.7
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10
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NE
6
1.1
NNE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
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9
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9
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9
1.3
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9
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9
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6
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10
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10
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10
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
86
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113
201
311
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293
252
280
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322
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148
142
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148
115
111
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
NNE
10
NE
20
NNW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
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0
NNW
5
NW
20
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40
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55
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45
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30
WSW
25
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25
WNW
35
NNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:43PM1.58m
1:52AM1.37m
2:56PM1.61m
3:08AM1.30m
4:11PM1.68m
4:28AM1.29m
5:21PM1.79m
5:40AM1.35m
6:21PM1.90m
6:42AM1.44m
7:15PM1.99m
7:35AM1.54m
8:04PM2.04m
Low Tide
8:04PM0.64m
8:12AM0.47m
9:29PM0.65m
9:22AM0.47m
10:49PM0.59m
10:33AM0.42m
11:56PM0.49m
11:38AM0.33m
00:53AM0.37m
12:36PM0.24m
1:43AM0.27m
1:30PM0.17m
2:28AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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