Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Cudmirrah Reef. The water is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but nothing too crazy.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but the real action kicks off on Sunday morning, the 26th of July. That's the standout for the first week. The swell is coming in at 5ft from the south, with a nice long 11-second period, giving it some real push. The combined energy is a solid 569 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is glassy from the WNW. That's the kind of morning you set your alarm for. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions," and I'm with it. The reef will handle that south swell well, just keep in mind the long period means sets will be a bit more spread out, but the paddle out will be easier for it. This is a reef break, so you want to be confident.

The next real standout is a long way off, but worth noting. Wednesday, the 5th of August, is looking like a big one. The morning has a 8ft south-southeast swell with a 12-second period – that's groundswell territory. The combined energy jumps to 1589, which is strong. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 3 mph, practically glassy. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and that's exactly right. At 8ft, this is for the experienced crew only. That long period on a reef break like this should produce some proper, well-shaped waves.

Moving through the rest of the period, Saturday morning, the 8th of August, also has a big 8ft swell from the south-southeast, but the period is a shorter 8 seconds. The energy is still high at 1063, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the north. That's a solid option for the big-wave hunters. The following Sunday morning, the 9th, has a 7ft swell with a better 10-second period and a clean offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is 1051, and the wave comment is "expect very good surf conditions." That's a strong finish to the outlook.

There are a few other days with surfable waves, like the Saturday the 1st of August with small 3ft swell and glassy conditions, but it's pretty ordinary. The rest of the time is a mix of onshore winds, choppy conditions, and small swell, so don't expect much mid-week.

To be honest, if you're free, the Sunday the 26th of July is the one to chase. After that, keep your eye on the 5th of August – that's a date for the experienced crew. The reef is a very consistent spot, so when it's on, it's on.

Rusty out.

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