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
21.1° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than 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 Monday (May 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 25th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 31st May)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 31st May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
0
2
4
3
0
4
4
2
6
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.3
E
13
2.2
E
13
2.5
ENE
12
2.4
E
12
2.5
E
8
2.2
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
2.5
S
10
3.5
S
10
3
S
11
3.5
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1398
1302
1324
1269
1248
1999
1659
1519
1754
1546
804
969
758
1086
1086
1018
817
1198
2879
2282
2906
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
NE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
S
5
W
0
W
10
ESE
5
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
5
E
20
ESE
15
E
10
WSW
10
SSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:24PM1.22m
4:20AM1.15m
5:07PM1.30m
5:15AM1.10m
5:46PM1.36m
6:06AM1.06m
6:22PM1.41m
6:53AM1.03m
6:57PM1.45m
7:37AM1.02m
7:32PM1.47m
8:19AM1.01m
8:09PM1.49m
Low Tide
10:27PM0.47m
10:35AM0.30m
11:26PM0.41m
11:14AM0.34m
00:17AM0.35m
11:50AM0.37m
1:01AM0.29m
12:26PM0.39m
1:42AM0.25m
1:02PM0.42m
2:22AM0.22m
1:39PM0.43m
3:02AM0.20m
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
2
1
2
1
1
25
5
4
30
28
4
2
2
12
Temp °C
21
20
17
16
16
15
20
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
16
19
17
15
15
15
9
20
20
17
16
17
16
20
19
19
19
20
18
18
19
17
18
13
12
10
10
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.3
E
13
2.2
E
13
2
E
12
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
S
16
2.2
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
1.4
E
10
3
S
11
0.9
ESE
11
3
S
11
Energy kJ
1398
1302
1324
1269
1248
1999
1659
1519
1151
22
21
969
758
1086
1086
1018
817
361
1853
202
2157
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
13
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.4
NE
7
1
E
9
0.6
E
10
Energy kJ
20
67
51
42
21
8
29
58
53
15
21
9
17
6
5
4
12
176
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
7
2
6
6
6
5
5
4
6
20
6
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ENE
12
2.4
E
12
2.5
E
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.3
WSW
3
2.5
S
10
3.5
S
10
3
S
11
3.5
S
11
Energy kJ
1754
1546
804
77
1
1198
2879
2282
2906
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
5
1
6
Distance (km)
0
10
0
2
0
0
0
10
17
186
10
7
50
10
0
7
17
0
7
17
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
2
4
3
4
4
3
5
5
4
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
7
6
9
7
9
6
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
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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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