
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastLight 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 SummarySome 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 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | NE 5 | S 16 | S 15 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
79 | 553 | 572 | 524 | 235 | 163 | 180 | 240 | 173 | 146 | 245 | 212 | 349 | 331 | 244 | 189 | 268 | 155 | 99 | 465 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | 25 |
Temp °C | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 8 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
79 | 48 | 49 | 524 | 235 | 163 | 180 | 240 | 173 | 101 | 245 | 212 | 55 | 156 | 113 | 17 | 106 | 155 | 99 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 14 | S 16 | NE 8 | E 6 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 16 | S 10 | NE 9 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 |
3 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 27 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 90 | 78 | 3 | 61 | 37 | 34 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | S 17 | NE 7 | — | SE 14 | — | SE 15 | SE 15 | NE 9 | SE 13 | — | S 18 | S 15 | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | — |
— | — | 5 | 6 | 18 | — | 7 | — | 9 | 8 | 3 | 7 | — | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | W 3 | WNW 3 | S 7 |
19 | 553 | 572 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 146 | 77 | 62 | 349 | 331 | 244 | 189 | 268 | 2 | 3 | 465 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 39 | 73 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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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