Cudmirrah Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.19° S 150.58° E

Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cudmirrah Reef sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.0° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,655 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 17th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 17th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
8
1.1
S
9
1
S
9
0.5
S
17
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
19
0.7
S
18
0.8
S
10
1.6
S
5
3
S
10
1.9
S
8
1.6
S
11
1.3
SSE
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
1.8
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1016
530
293
192
170
147
56
41
94
184
321
136
152
1655
464
595
328
161
167
214
138
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
E
5
WNW
5
ENE
15
NE
15
W
10
W
5
W
5
NW
10
N
15
WNW
15
NNW
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
S
10
SE
5
NNE
0
NW
25
NE
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:05PM1.29m
00:53AM0.89m
1:00PM1.24m
2:07AM0.85m
2:06PM1.21m
3:28AM0.85m
3:15PM1.22m
4:32AM0.90m
4:15PM1.26m
5:20AM0.97m
5:06PM1.32m
5:59AM1.05m
5:49PM1.37m
Low Tide
7:01PM0.42m
6:13AM0.56m
8:11PM0.46m
7:12AM0.61m
9:24PM0.45m
8:28AM0.62m
10:27PM0.42m
9:41AM0.59m
11:15PM0.36m
10:41AM0.54m
11:53PM0.30m
11:31AM0.46m
00:27AM0.23m
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cloud
light rain
light rain
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:54
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:47
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5:49
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:53
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
15
14
12
19
19
19
28
28
17
29
29
23
18
13
13
14
14
14
16
18
16
Feels °C
11
11
10
16
16
15
25
26
16
26
24
20
15
9
9
11
11
12
15
14
14
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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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