Surf Forecasts:
Cherry Hill surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cherry Hill this week:
The surf forecast for Cherry Hill over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cherry Hill in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cherry Hill over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good look at what Cherry Hill has to offer over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a clear window of fun waves if you pick your days right.
We've got a solid stretch of groundswell kicking off from Sunday, July 26th, with a very clean, long-period swell rolling in from the southwest. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the main event.
Sunday the 26th is your standout. Morning sees a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, and light, offshore SW winds at 6 mph. Combined energy is moderate (961). The waves will be lined up and glassy – ideal for a beginner-friendly spot like this. The afternoon stays clean with a similar 4ft SW swell (800). Expect some crowds as it's a known spot.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th keep the swell going. Monday morning pushes up to 4ft from the SSW (1167), but the wind swings cross-onshore, making things a bit choppy. Tuesday is similar, with 5ft SSW swell (1232) but again that cross-onshore wind. It's surfable but not as pristine as Sunday.
Thursday the 30th sees a bump in size with a 6ft S swell (1151) in the morning. Winds are light and offshore, so it could be fun for stronger beginners. Friday the 31st is the biggest of the run, with a 6ft S swell (1368) in the morning, but it's a bit shorter period and cross-onshore. At this size, it's getting into intermediate territory.
After the 1st of August, the swell drops off fast. From Sunday the 2nd onwards, we're looking at poor conditions with tiny, weak swell and chop. There's a long gap from the 2nd all the way through to Monday the 10th where the energy is weak (under 326 for most of it) and the surf is flat. Not worth paddling out.
Bottom line: Your best bet is Sunday morning, July 26th. Light winds, clean 4ft SW groundswell with a long period, and manageable size. Get on it early.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1100 | 863 | 735 | 799 | 1056 | 1153 | 780 | 1133 | 919 | 926 | 612 | 803 | 545 | 1115 | 657 | 1297 | 1342 | 1197 | 946 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:27AM1.49m | 7:52PM2.15m | 9:52AM1.52m | 8:29PM2.22m | 10:17AM1.56m | 9:03PM2.25m | 10:42AM1.59m | 9:36PM2.24m | 11:08AM1.64m | 10:09PM2.18m | 11:33AM1.68m | 10:42PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:44AM0.32m | 1:39PM1.18m | 3:16AM0.25m | 2:16PM1.12m | 3:46AM0.20m | 2:52PM1.07m | 4:15AM0.19m | 3:27PM1.02m | 4:42AM0.21m | 4:03PM0.99m | 5:08AM0.27m | 4:42PM0.96m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1100 | 863 | 735 | 799 | 1056 | 1153 | 780 | 1133 | 919 | 926 | 612 | 803 | 545 | 1115 | 657 | 1297 | 1342 | 1197 | 946 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | W 7 | S 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 99 | 48 | 47 | 37 | 96 | 74 | 51 | 91 | 70 | 81 | 355 | 346 | 499 | 36 | 480 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 19 | SSE 16 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | SW 21 |
| kJ | 33 | 50 | 18 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 35 | 8 | 188 | 259 | 68 | 52 | 23 | — | 36 | — | — | — | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 120 | 201 | 12 | 12 | 193 | 12 | 12 | 120 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 120 | 35 | 0 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cherry Hill provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cherry Hill can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cherry Hill 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 (Cherry Hill) 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).
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