
Surf Forecasts:
Cudmirrah Reef surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, S swell with 1,051 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with ENE 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 (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cudmirrah Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
531 | 638 | 452 | 292 | 308 | 240 | 151 | 148 | 103 | 75 | 100 | 499 | 437 | 329 | 670 | 298 | 413 | 465 | 277 | 268 | 241 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 1:04PM1.24m | 1:03AM1.13m | 1:55PM1.25m | 2:01AM1.00m | 2:47PM1.26m | 3:08AM0.91m | 3:40PM1.28m | 4:19AM0.88m | 4:33PM1.31m | 5:23AM0.88m | 5:23PM1.35m | 6:17AM0.91m | 6:09PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM0.46m | 7:18AM0.34m | 8:18PM0.49m | 8:00AM0.42m | 9:30PM0.49m | 8:48AM0.48m | 10:39PM0.46m | 9:41AM0.51m | 11:37PM0.41m | 10:36AM0.52m | 00:26AM0.35m | 11:28AM0.50m | 1:08AM0.29m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | S 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
531 | 85 | 452 | 292 | 308 | 240 | 151 | 148 | 103 | 75 | 55 | 32 | 196 | 329 | 670 | 298 | 413 | 465 | 277 | 268 | 241 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 18 | NE 9 | S 19 | ENE 8 | S 19 | S 17 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 12 |
134 | 33 | 56 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 177 | 14 | 63 | 53 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | — | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 15 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | N 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
35 | — | 19 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 18 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 11 | N 4 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 638 | 20 | — | 22 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 100 | 499 | 437 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
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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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