Cudmirrah Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.19° S 150.58° E

Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cudmirrah Reef sea temperature is
17.3° C
0.4° 

Cudmirrah Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cudmirrah Reef surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,075 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cudmirrah Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Cudmirrah Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cudmirrah Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 6th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cudmirrah Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like we've got a bit of a slow start, but there's some real promise brewing for Cudmirrah Reef. The pattern starts off with a decent pulse, then fades out, before a solid run of cleaner conditions kicks in later in the second week.

The first action kicks off on Sunday, the 2nd of August. The morning is the pick, with a 5ft SE groundswell (12 seconds) and a light N cross-offshore breeze. The water's about average for this time of year, and the wave energy is moderate (745). Conditions will be clean, but with a reef break that's "very consistent" and advanced, it's not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon sees the swell drop a touch to 5ft and the wind picks up a bit, making it a bit more ordinary.

Monday the 3rd is a big drop-off. A 3ft NW offshore wind keeps things clean in the morning, but the wave energy is weak (140) and the swell is short. It's a real come-down after Sunday.

We then hit a flat spell. From Tuesday the 4th right through to Wednesday the 5th, there's barely any worthwhile surf. The swell drops to 0.7ft and 1.0ft, and the energy is almost nothing. Not worth paddling out for.

Thursday the 6th sees a bit of a pulse return, with a 5ft S swell in the morning, but it's a short period, and the wind is light. The morning is clean, but the energy is still moderate (261). The afternoon picks up a little more size to 6ft, but the onshore wind spoils it.

Friday the 7th is a big jump in size, but it's messy. The morning has a 7ft S swell (8 seconds) with a light cross breeze, but the wave energy is strong (1062). The swell is getting too big for beginners, and for experts, the short period means it'll be a bit of a wall. The afternoon turns choppy with a 12 mph southerly wind.

The next few days from Saturday the 8th through Monday the 10th are a mix of average to poor conditions, with onshore winds and weak to moderate energy. The standout in this stretch is Monday afternoon, the 10th of August, when a 3ft ENE swell with a 12 mph NW offshore wind makes for clean, but small, surf.

Now, the real highlight comes in the middle of the second week. From Tuesday the 11th, the swell starts to build again. Tuesday morning sees a 4ft ESE groundswell (11 seconds) with a solid 12 mph WNW cross-offshore wind, and the wave energy is moderate (417). The afternoon is even better, with the same swell and a proper offshore wind. This is a solid option.

Wednesday the 12th is another cracker, with 5ft ESE swell (10 seconds) and light winds all day. The wave energy is moderate (473), and the reef will be handling the long-period groundswell nicely. This is a top pick for the week.

The end of the run gets a bit wild. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see a massive jump in size, with 10ft to 12ft S swell and strong wave energy (over 2000 at times). This is only for the hardcore, and the onshore winds make it a choppy mess – more for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

The best of the best, however, is Saturday the 15th of August. The morning is glassy with a 7ft SSE groundswell (10 seconds). The wave energy is strong (823), and it's absolutely clean. This is the standout session of the entire 16-day window. The Sunday the 16th also has a decent glassy morning with a 4ft SE swell, but it's smaller.

Monday the 17th of August rounds things out with a solid 6ft S swell and glassy conditions in the morning. The wave energy is moderate (609), and it's clean. A great way to finish the outlook.

Overall, while the first week is a write-off after Sunday, the second week from Tuesday the 11th onwards has some excellent, clean surf, with the Saturday the 15th being the absolute pick.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
1
4
3
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SE
13
0.7
S
6
0.8
S
6
1.6
S
8
2
S
7
1.4
S
8
1.7
S
9
2.5
S
9
2.1
S
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
549
730
514
237
132
73
29
11
27
38
48
283
435
257
473
1075
626
402
424
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
5
SW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
WNW
5
W
10
SE
10
W
5
SSW
20
S
15
SW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:42AM1.19m
10:34PM1.38m
11:21AM1.24m
11:17PM1.29m
12:05PM1.28m
00:06AM1.18m
12:55PM1.31m
1:07AM1.08m
1:52PM1.35m
2:21AM1.00m
2:56PM1.40m
3:44AM0.96m
Low Tide
4:32AM0.16m
4:25PM0.38m
5:05AM0.19m
5:14PM0.40m
5:40AM0.23m
6:11PM0.41m
6:21AM0.28m
7:17PM0.41m
7:10AM0.34m
8:33PM0.39m
8:09AM0.39m
9:52PM0.33m
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6:52
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6:50
6:48
6:48
6:48
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5:15
5:15
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5:19
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Temp °C
13
19
19
15
21
20
13
15
14
10
16
15
11
16
14
13
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15
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Feels °C
11
15
15
12
16
15
9
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11
6
13
12
8
12
10
10
11
11
10
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Information about the Cudmirrah Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cudmirrah Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cudmirrah Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cudmirrah Reef 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 (Cudmirrah Reef) 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 Cudmirrah Reef 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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