Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at Cudmirrah Reef. This is a reef break that’s for the advanced crew only, and it’s very consistent, so it’s a reliable spot to keep an eye on. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no drama there.

Right off the bat, Wednesday the 8th of July starts with a decent 8ft SE swell, but the wind is a cross-shore 9 mph from the SW, so it’s got some chop on it. The combined energy is pumping hard at 1410, so there’s plenty of power, but the conditions are a bit messy. This is more for the experienced lads who don’t mind a bit of a wrestle. Thursday the 9th drops off to 5ft SE in the morning, still cross-shore, and the energy is down to 636 – it’s a bit limp and not looking like much fun.

Friday the 10th of July is where we get a proper window. Morning brings a glassy 4ft SE swell with no wind at all – that’s the kind of clean you dream about. The energy is moderate at 346, but the waves will be tidy and rideable. It’s a solid option for a quiet session, though the crowds can be around sometimes. Afternoon turns onshore and messy, so make the most of the morning.

Saturday the 11th of July is another good one. Morning has a 3ft SE swell with offshore NW wind at 9 mph – clean, lined up, and the energy is 270. The afternoon drops to 2ft ESE but the period jumps to 11 seconds, and with that offshore WNW wind, it’ll be clean and fun on the smaller side. This is a standout for a long, mellow session.

Sunday the 12th of July sees the swell drop hard to 2ft, and the wind swings to a moderate cross-off at 16 mph – it’s clean but tiny, with energy down to 73. Not worth the paddle. From Sunday through to Tuesday the 14th, we’re in a flat spell with swell under 2ft and energy barely scraping 50. There’s a big gap of several days with no real surf on offer.

Wednesday the 15th of July stays flat in the morning, but the afternoon brings a sudden spike to 5ft S swell with a strong S wind at 12 mph – choppy and messy, energy at 370. Not a good look. Thursday the 16th of July jumps up again with a 7ft S swell, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-on, making it lumpy and ugly, energy at 824. This one’s for the kites, not the paddle crew.

From Friday the 17th through to Tuesday the 21st of July, it’s a mix of small swell and ordinary conditions – nothing above 4ft, and winds are mostly cross-on or light. Energy stays low, mostly under 300. Not much to get excited about.

Then on Wednesday the 22nd of July, the afternoon shapes up with a 4ft NE swell, light cross-off wind, and energy at 246 – clean and surfable, a small but pleasant surprise after the quiet run. Thursday the 23rd of July morning drops back to 3ft NE with cross-shore wind and energy at 98 – that’s it, the window closes.

So, the best bet is Friday the 10th of July morning for the glassy 4ft SE swell – that’s the standout. Saturday the 11th is a close second with clean offshore winds all day. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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