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Lat Long: 35.19° S 150.58° E

Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cudmirrah Reef sea temperature is
18.8°C
1.4° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,648 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with NE 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cudmirrah Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 11th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 15th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 14th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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43
31
26
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2648
399
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739
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228
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
SSE
10
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15
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25
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20
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15
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10
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15
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10
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:14AM1.47m
9:38PM1.26m
9:48AM1.49m
10:19PM1.17m
10:23AM1.47m
11:01PM1.09m
10:59AM1.43m
11:44PM1.01m
11:38AM1.38m
00:33AM0.94m
12:23PM1.32m
1:30AM0.89m
1:15PM1.26m
2:38AM0.87m
Low Tide
3:35PM0.17m
3:30AM0.27m
4:18PM0.17m
4:02AM0.33m
5:00PM0.20m
4:34AM0.40m
5:45PM0.25m
5:09AM0.47m
6:33PM0.31m
5:48AM0.53m
7:27PM0.37m
6:35AM0.59m
8:29PM0.41m
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Temp °C
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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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