Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it for this little patch of coast.

Right, it's a slow start for Cudmirrah Reef. The first few days are pretty average, with only tiny waves and a bit of a wait for the real energy to kick in. The standout window is shaping up to be Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 13th of August, with a couple of glassy sessions bookending it.

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th are nothing to write home about. We're looking at knee-high dribble, around 1 ft to 2 ft. Saturday morning has a moment of glass, but it's so small it's not really worth the effort. Sunday afternoon sees a bump up to 4 ft with a bit more energy, but it's still not clean.

Monday 10th August is where it gets interesting. The swell jumps to a solid 6 ft from the ENE with a moderate period of 9 seconds. The real kicker is the offshore wind from the NNW – clean, fast, and holding the waves open. The combined energy is pumping. This is proper, fun reef surf for the advanced crew. The afternoon holds at 6 ft with the same NW wind, staying clean. This is the best of the window.

Tuesday 11th drops right back off. The swell plummets to 2 ft, and it's a write-off despite the clean conditions.

Wednesday 12th is a mixed bag. The morning has a small 3 ft S swell with offshore, but it's weak. The afternoon gets messy with a strong Westerly wind, so skip it.

Thursday 13th August is the other standout. A clean 6 ft S swell rolls in early with a light offshore wind. The energy is strong. This is a solid, powerful morning session. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so get your fill in the morning.

Friday 14th is a glassy morning with a 3 ft S swell. It's not huge, but the glassy surface makes it a joy for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon turns to chop.

Saturday 15th is a bit of a mess. The swell is 5 ft, but the wind is on it and the period is short and weak. This is more of a kite session than a paddle session.

Sunday 16th is a nice glassy morning again with a 4 ft SSE swell. A clean, cruisy start to the day.

After that, the second week is a bit of a lottery. The swell hangs around the 3 ft to 5 ft mark, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore. There's a slight hope for Thursday 20th August with a clean 5 ft E swell and a cross-offshore wind, but it's a long way out and the confidence is low. The 23rd of August has a clean 4 ft ENE swell with offshore wind, but again, it's a distant call.

So, for the absolute best, lock in Monday 10th August for the biggest, cleanest swell of the run. Second best is Thursday 13th August morning. The rest is a bit of a gamble.

Rusty out.

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