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Lat Long: 35.19° S 150.58° E

Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cudmirrah Reef sea temperature is
18.3°C
1.1° 

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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 2,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 28th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 3rd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
26
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
7
2.2
S
8
2.2
SSE
8
2
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
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9
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10
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9
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NE
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0.7
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16
0.7
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15
2.1
NE
6
1.8
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7
1.5
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8
1.3
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7
1.7
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7
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
2.1
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
553
572
524
235
163
180
240
173
146
245
212
349
331
244
189
268
155
99
465
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSW
20
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
15
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
5
WSW
15
SW
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
7:50PM1.42m
8:16AM1.41m
8:31PM1.38m
8:53AM1.48m
9:15PM1.32m
9:33AM1.51m
10:03PM1.23m
10:16AM1.52m
10:56PM1.13m
11:06AM1.50m
11:58PM1.04m
12:03PM1.46m
1:11AM0.97m
Low Tide
2:04AM0.15m
2:25PM0.18m
2:38AM0.17m
3:11PM0.15m
3:14AM0.21m
4:00PM0.15m
3:53AM0.27m
4:54PM0.17m
4:36AM0.35m
5:55PM0.20m
5:28AM0.43m
7:05PM0.24m
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °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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