Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Cudmirrah Reef. This is a solid, advanced reef break that needs the right conditions to shine. We've got a bit of a slow start, so don't expect much in the first few days, but there’s some light at the end of the tunnel if you're patient.

The pattern starts off pretty average. Monday the 14th is small and clean, with 2 ft of S swell, but it’s just not doing much. The energy is weak (155). You might get a fun little ripple, but it’s not worth paddling out for. Tuesday the 15th gets worse with messy, short-period windswell and onshore winds. That’s a skip.

The real story kicks off on Wednesday the 16th. A big pulse of S swell will hit 10 ft with a moderate 9-second period. The energy is absolutely pumping (1676). But here’s the catch – the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore in the morning and cross-onshore in the arvo. That kind of wind on a 10 ft wave will be a rugged, lumpy mess. This is advanced territory only, and honestly, with that wind, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The reef won't be clean all day.

Clear skies and glassy conditions arrive Friday morning the 18th. That’s your standout moment. We’ve got 4 ft of S swell (moderate energy at 338) and absolutely no wind. The reef will be clean and lined up. This is a proper window for the experienced surfer to get some beautiful, rippable walls. Saturday morning the 19th is glassy again but tiny at 1 ft—a real tease.

After that, the forecast gets messy again for a while with a lot of poor and onshore conditions. But keep an eye on Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th. Wednesday morning sees 3 ft of long-period S swell (11 seconds) with clean cross-offshore winds. That combo will bring good shape and energy (480) with manageable paddling. Thursday the 24th continues that clean, cross-off flow with 4 ft to 6 ft of NE swell. It’s not as big, but the wind stays light and clean all day. Those are your safer bets for a solid session without the mayhem.

The last real highlight before the end of the outlook is Tuesday the 29th. Glassy conditions again with 5 ft of NE swell. It’s a clean, fun size for a reef break, and the energy is there (402). Could be a sneaky good morning if you’re willing to wait for it.

Crowds are listed as "sometimes" at Cudmirrah, which means you’ll likely have the place to yourself midweek. The water is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

So, to wrap it up: if you can only pick one session, make it Friday morning, September 18th for the glassy, clean lines. The Wednesday the 16th is big but ugly. For the long term, the mornings of the 23rd, 24th, and 29th have potential, but that’s more of a hopeful whisper than a guarantee.

Rusty.

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