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
20.7° 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 Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Sat
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.5
SE
6
1.3
SE
10
1.1
E
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
304
239
596
313
354
512
387
286
296
205
183
303
83
121
97
220
158
219
111
105
125
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
S
15
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
5
S
0
SSE
5
W
0
NNW
10
NE
5
NW
10
N
20
NE
off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
1:46AM1.24m
3:13PM1.01m
2:46AM1.24m
4:03PM1.11m
3:45AM1.24m
4:48PM1.24m
4:44AM1.25m
5:31PM1.37m
5:41AM1.25m
6:14PM1.49m
6:37AM1.25m
6:57PM1.61m
7:33AM1.23m
Low Tide
8:48AM0.32m
8:36PM0.60m
9:35AM0.28m
9:45PM0.53m
10:20AM0.24m
10:47PM0.43m
11:04AM0.21m
11:44PM0.31m
11:47AM0.19m
00:38AM0.19m
12:31PM0.19m
1:32AM0.08m
1:17PM0.21m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
15
18
17
17
17
18
18
19
19
18
18
18
18
16
17
16
18
18
16
20
20
13
17
15
16
16
19
18
17
17
18
16
16
17
15
17
16
17
17
16
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.5
SE
6
0.4
E
11
0.8
SE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
9
Energy kJ
304
239
388
313
354
512
387
286
296
205
183
38
45
121
97
220
158
159
111
105
125
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
E
13
0.6
S
15
0.7
E
14
0.8
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.3
S
16
0.7
E
6
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
45
68
84
168
178
225
273
150
102
69
39
48
32
57
56
46
43
40
26
14
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.5
E
12
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
E
12
0.7
S
14
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
24
0.3
S
18
0.1
N
10
0.7
S
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
6
71
91
106
189
4
18
3
11
57
2
83
9
9
5
9
8
8
7
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
11
0.6
E
5
1.3
SE
10
1.1
E
6
1.6
ENE
7
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
596
20
303
80
219
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
7
17
2
7
0
0
7
10
17
17
569
10
7
0
0
0
10
0
0
122
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
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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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