Cudmirrah Reef surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

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Cudmirrah Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cudmirrah Reef sea temperature is
22.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cudmirrah Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 11th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 13th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cudmirrah Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
2.5
SSW
1.8
S
2.2
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.6
SSE
1
SSW
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)131313141314141011101010999108813107
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19817323632043051878611948128955874142462291571221155511618691
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
WSW
25
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
10
S
10
W
10
W
0
SE
10
W
0
ESE
15
E
15
NW
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
W
15
W
15
WNW
10
W
10
SSW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:37AM
1.22
4:03PM
0.94
3:39AM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:47AM
0.38
9:15PM
0.61
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22-
Sunset--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192121151919132019161918152020162526192018
Feels °C (?)1815159131591718141615131819152322171715
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Cudmirrah Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Nowra which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast - New South Wales where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 82 km (51 miles) away, Wollongong and Goulburn.

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