Cudmirrah Reef surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

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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
21.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cudmirrah Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 18th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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 Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
2
0
2
3
1
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.4
S
1.9
SSE
2.5
S
2.5
S
3
S
3
S
2.4
S
2.5
S
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.2
SSE
2
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.9
SE
1.7
SE
1.6
SE
Period(s) (?)998887101112111112121211111010999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1761208642213321108158426552260141319282195182416031186859711574481456
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
W
15
W
20
SSE
15
SW
10
SSW
20
S
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Sunrise-6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26-
Sunset--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:24
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----51--------2-1---
Temp. °C182425212417141717141616141717171617151816
Feels °C (?)172223172114111212101212111213121113121513
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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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