Surf Forecasts:
Cherry Hill surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cherry Hill this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cherry Hill in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cherry Hill over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SW 5 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 54 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 54 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:18AM1.77m | 10:30PM1.79m | 11:01AM1.77m | 11:16PM1.71m | 11:44AM1.74m | 00:02AM1.60m | 12:26PM1.67m | 00:48AM1.48m | 1:08PM1.59m | 1:37AM1.37m | 1:54PM1.51m | 2:31AM1.27m | 2:45PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:23PM0.16m | 4:46AM0.05m | 5:10PM0.18m | 5:28AM0.14m | 5:56PM0.22m | 6:09AM0.24m | 6:43PM0.29m | 6:50AM0.36m | 7:32PM0.37m | 7:34AM0.47m | 8:24PM0.44m | 8:23AM0.57m | 9:23PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 20 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 12 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 10 | S 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 51 | 75 | 88 | 87 | 64 | 34 | 41 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSE 11 | SSW 4 | SSE 10 | E 6 | SSE 10 | S 3 | — | SSE 8 | SW 7 | SSE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | S 16 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 54 | 34 | 31 | — | 5 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 13 | SE 11 | S 7 | — | SSE 9 | E 6 | — | E 6 | S 6 | — | SE 10 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 2 | — | SW 5 | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 6 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | 15 | 12 | 2 | 5 | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 43 | 54 | 50 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 3020 | 101 | 2248 | 2352 | 2248 | 2180 | 1317 | 1064 | 694 | 611 | 649 | 101 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 99 | 2 | 509 | 424 | 500 |
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Information about the Cherry Hill Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cherry Hill 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.
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