Surf Forecasts:
Cherry Hill surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cherry Hill over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call. I’m looking at the whole 16-day window and honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about. The only break that’s even showing up on the radar is Cherry Hill, and it’s barely ticking over.
From the get-go, starting on the 1st of August right through to the 16th, we’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, ranging from 1ft to 3ft, and it’s coming from the SSW and SW. The combined swell energy is mostly weak, in the 100 to 200 range, with a few moderate spikes in the 400-500 range on the 7th and 8th, but it’s just not translating into any decent waves. The wave comment across the whole period is “poor surf conditions” or “marginal surf forecast,” scoring a 0 out of 10 for almost every session, with a solitary 1 on the 7th of August.
Even the best-looking swell, like the 3ft SSW swell on the 8th with a 16-second period, is completely let down by the onshore or cross-onshore winds. The wind is mostly light to gentle breeze from the WSW or W, which is onshore or cross-onshore here, making it choppy and messy. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 7th of August. It’s got the biggest combined energy of the whole run, 502, and a very long period of 19 seconds from the SSW, with a 2ft swell. That’s a groundswell, and with such a long period, it’s going to be super clean with those light WSW winds, but it’s also going to be weak and inconsistent. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but the size is tiny. Honestly, for anyone with a bit of experience, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the clean, steady wind and small waves.
Cherry Hill is a fairly consistent spot, but it’s only going to offer knee-high, weak waves at best. The whole 16 days is a blank run for decent surf. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get the heart pumping.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
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 kJ | 265 | 170 | 125 | 119 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 80 | 91 | 91 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 128 | 125 | 160 | 111 | 138 | 126 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:42PM2.07m | 11:59AM1.73m | 11:18PM1.91m | 12:27PM1.79m | 11:59PM1.72m | 12:59PM1.85m | 00:50AM1.51m | 1:38PM1.90m | 2:07AM1.31m | 2:30PM1.95m | 4:22AM1.20m | 3:37PM2.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:33AM0.36m | 5:25PM0.95m | 5:57AM0.49m | 6:15PM0.93m | 6:21AM0.63m | 7:17PM0.90m | 6:47AM0.78m | 8:36PM0.86m | 7:18AM0.94m | 10:15PM0.74m | 8:02AM1.09m | 11:46PM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 265 | 170 | 117 | 69 | 24 | 68 | 55 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 128 | 125 | 160 | 111 | 138 | 83 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 4 | WNW 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 92 | 34 | 38 | 119 | 89 | 73 | 82 | 80 | 82 | 53 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 12 | 34 | 10 | 8 | 82 | 126 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | S 9 | SSW 14 | W 8 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | W 5 |
| kJ | 15 | 41 | 125 | 33 | 75 | 87 | 46 | 68 | 91 | 91 | 36 | 36 | 39 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 35 | 35 | 10 | 120 | 35 | 7 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 3 | 35 | 35 | 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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