Surf Forecasts:
Cherry Hill surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 3,766 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cherry Hill over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the back half of this 16-day window is where the real action is. The first few days are pretty marginal, with small, messy swell and onshore or cross-onshore winds making it tough to get a clean one. The water is a standout though – it’s much warmer than normal for this time of year at 77°F.
From the 5th of September, the energy starts to build. Saturday morning is small but the afternoon sees a jump to 5ft from the S with a period of 14 seconds, and light cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is moderate (1446). It’s not world-class, but it’s the first sign of life.
The real standout is Sunday, the 6th of September. The morning still has a bit of rain, but by the afternoon, the wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the NNE, and the swell is pumping at 8ft from the S with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is strong (2268). The conditions are clean. This is as good as it gets for Cherry Hill – a solid groundswell with clean faces. It’s a fairly consistent beginner spot, so crowds are possible, but the quality will be worth it.
Monday the 7th of September morning is a beast, but it’s a tricky one. The swell is 10ft from the S, with a 14-second period and light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is very strong (3445). That’s a serious swell, and it’s likely too big for beginners and even for many intermediates. The forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, but the size will limit who can handle it. The afternoon goes to hell with a strong SSE storm wind, so get out early if you’re going.
After that, the swell drops off fast. Tuesday the 8th is still 10ft but with terrible onshore winds from the S, making it a choppy mess. The rest of the second week fades into small, weak swell with cross-onshore winds and poor conditions, until the 15th of September, where it’s just ankle-biters.
So, the best on offer is Sunday the 6th of September afternoon. The swell is solid, the period is long, the wind is clean, and the energy is pumping. Get on it while it’s good.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 257 | 228 | 156 | 116 | 114 | 92 | 211 | 242 | 302 | 196 | 547 | 651 | 587 | 717 | 620 | 512 | 931 | 1315 | 1772 | 2211 | 3093 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:31AM2.01m | 11:56PM1.60m | 12:05PM2.03m | 00:56AM1.39m | 12:47PM2.02m | 2:38AM1.23m | 1:47PM1.99m | 6:09AM1.25m | 3:12PM1.98m | 7:12AM1.38m | 4:45PM2.04m | 7:40AM1.51m | 6:00PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.64m | 5:33AM0.79m | 7:02PM0.65m | 5:57AM0.95m | 8:22PM0.65m | 6:23AM1.10m | 10:06PM0.60m | 6:57AM1.24m | 11:36PM0.46m | 10:00AM1.32m | 00:39AM0.30m | 11:49AM1.23m | 1:26AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 5 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 |
| kJ | 255 | 228 | 151 | 114 | 106 | 29 | 33 | 242 | 76 | 73 | 547 | 651 | 587 | 717 | 620 | 440 | 931 | 1315 | 1772 | 2211 | 3093 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | W 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 56 | 161 | 156 | 23 | 114 | 92 | 211 | 129 | 196 | 176 | 70 | 47 | 74 | 47 | 405 | 512 | 506 | 367 | 251 | 31 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 19 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SSE 15 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 10 | — | WNW 12 | — |
| kJ | 257 | 56 | 19 | 116 | 80 | 41 | 107 | 41 | 302 | 196 | 55 | 76 | 54 | 231 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 50 | — | 14 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | WNW 5 | — | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 36 | — | — | 32 | 42 | — | 32 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 35 | 16 | 34 | 35 | 19 | 34 | 35 | 0 | 34 | 286 | 5 | 83 | 35 | 0 | 34 | 34 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
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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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