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Lat Long: 35.19° S 150.58° E

Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cudmirrah Reef sea temperature is
19.0°C
1.3° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,525 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NE 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cudmirrah Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 24th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
2.4
NE
8
2
ENE
9
2.2
S
8
2
S
10
1.9
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9
1.2
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8
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S
7
1.1
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8
0.9
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7
0.8
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8
0.8
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8
0.4
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15
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
16
1.8
SSE
6
2
SSE
6
1.7
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
291
446
322
734
660
628
710
529
163
103
157
86
82
76
67
122
178
204
315
250
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
NE
10
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SE
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
ESE
5
N
5
E
15
ENE
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
W
5
SSW
15
ENE
5
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
7:39PM1.31m
8:05AM1.47m
8:26PM1.30m
8:43AM1.56m
9:14PM1.27m
9:24AM1.62m
10:05PM1.22m
10:09AM1.65m
10:58PM1.15m
10:57AM1.64m
11:56PM1.08m
11:51AM1.59m
1:01AM1.03m
Low Tide
1:38PM0.26m
1:45AM0.19m
2:24PM0.17m
2:23AM0.19m
3:12PM0.09m
3:03AM0.22m
4:01PM0.04m
3:44AM0.26m
4:53PM0.03m
4:30AM0.32m
5:50PM0.06m
5:20AM0.39m
6:51PM0.10m
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Temp °C
25
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20
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20
13
16
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Feels °C
23
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27
28
18
9
13
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17
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19
18
18
19
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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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