Surf Forecasts:
Cherating surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cherating this week:
The surf forecast for Cherating over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cherating in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+08) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cherating over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 29 | 80 | 46 | 16 | 46 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 7:19PM1.39m | 10:29AM3.17m | 8:26PM1.41m | 11:12AM3.12m | 9:33PM1.45m | 11:51AM2.99m | 10:41PM1.48m | 12:27PM2.79m | 11:53PM1.52m | 12:58PM2.56m | 1:11AM1.59m | 1:26PM2.31m | 2:36AM1.69m | 1:50PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM1.34m | 2:26AM-0.17m | 5:48PM1.30m | 3:17AM-0.13m | 6:20PM1.24m | 4:07AM0.00m | 6:52PM1.15m | 4:56AM0.24m | 7:24PM1.04m | 5:45AM0.56m | 7:56PM0.91m | 6:38AM0.90m | 8:29PM0.79m | 7:41AM1.23m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | 7:22 |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 12 | 7 | 1 | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | N 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 40 | 21 | 1 | 17 | 12 | — | 13 | 12 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | 29 | 80 | 46 | 16 | 46 | — | 14 | 39 | — | 12 | 22 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 662 | 25 | 25 | 662 | 25 | 662 | 662 | 662 | 662 | 662 | 697 | 662 | 662 | 662 | 662 | 662 | 706 | 662 | 662 | 710 | 662 |
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Information about the Cherating Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cherating provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cherating can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cherating 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 (Cherating) 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 Cherating 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.
Cherating is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Kemaman. If you plan a holiday in Peninsular Malaysia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kemaman. Kemaman has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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