Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for this stretch of coast.

We've got a bit of a slow start, I'm not gonna lie. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, weak waves and not much to get excited about. But hang tight, because things are gonna change in a big way.

Thursday the 30th of July is the real standout. Early morning, Cudmirrah Reef is looking absolutely magic. The swell is pumping at a solid 7 ft from the SSW, and the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The energy in the water is moderate (812). This is a proper reef break, so for the advanced crew, this is going to be a session you'll remember. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so you won't need a full winter suit.

By Thursday afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the SSE and the swell jumps to 8 ft, making it a bit of a messy, lumpy affair. That one's for the experts only, if anyone.

Friday the 31st drops off a touch, with 6 ft from the south in the morning and a light cross-shore – it's rideable, but not the peak. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with the wind turning cross-onshore. Saturday the 1st of August cleans up again with a glassy morning, 5 ft from the SSE. A nice, easy day for a paddle.

Sunday the 2nd keeps the good vibes rolling with clean 3 ft waves and offshore or cross-off winds. Perfect for a longboard.

The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are small and messy. Wednesday the 5th brings a bit more size (6 ft) but with rain and onshore wind, it's not pretty. Thursday the 6th is a bit bigger at 6 ft, but the wind is cross-shore, creating a chop.

Now, for the next standout. Friday the 7th of August is a big one. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the SSE, with a long period of 13 seconds, and the wind is cross-off from the NE. That's a powerful, clean groundswell – a proper reef-break day. The wave energy is strong (1346). This is going to be a big drop, so it's definitely for the experienced crew. Saturday the 8th still has some good energy, 6 ft in the morning, but it's a bit busy with rain showers around.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the 9th and 10th, dropping back to tiny, weak waves by the 11th and 12th. The 12th of August has a small, clean offshore swell (3 ft) from the south, but it's nothing to get too excited about.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best bet is the glassy Thursday morning, the 30th of July, at Cudmirrah Reef. The second real highlight is the big, clean groundswell on Friday the 7th of August. The rest is a bit of a mixed bag, so pick your moments.

Rusty.

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