Cudmirrah Reef surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Cudmirrah Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cudmirrah Reef sea temperature is
22.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cudmirrah Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 2AM. 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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 21st Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
5
3
3
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
ENE
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
ENE
0.9
NE
0.5
E
0.8
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.8
E
2.1
E
3.5
E
3
E
2.5
E
2.3
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.3
SE
Period(s) (?)6769101096667781011141312121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2444282633474022245426692176669804341274718061382739375
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
5
SE
5
SSE
5
S
10
S
10
E
5
NNW
10
NE
20
NE
5
NW
5
ENE
15
E
10
S
20
S
20
S
10
WSW
5
ENE
15
ENE
5
NW
5
SE
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
offcrosscrossoffglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossglassglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:20PM
1.49
10:41AM
1.37
11:02PM
1.52
11:31AM
1.26
11:47PM
1.52
12:26PM
1.14
12:38AM
1.50
1:30PM
1.03
1:38AM
1.45
2:48PM
0.96
2:48AM
1.41
4:13PM
0.95
4:04AM
1.40
5:28PM
0.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:35AM
0.13
4:43PM
0.17
5:27AM
0.13
5:24PM
0.25
6:23AM
0.16
6:08PM
0.34
7:27AM
0.21
7:01PM
0.43
8:41AM
0.25
8:06PM
0.50
10:00AM
0.26
9:25PM
0.54
11:14AM
0.24
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05-
Sunset--7:07--7:07--7:06--7:04--7:02--7:00--7:00
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--42--------1-----1213
Temp. °C212122212223212324212224202122182223201819
Feels °C (?)232323232323222423222324211919172222211914
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Cudmirrah Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Nowra which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast - New South Wales where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 82 km (51 miles) away, Wollongong and Goulburn.

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