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
18.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cudmirrah Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Cudmirrah Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cudmirrah Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 16th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 23rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 23rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cudmirrah Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
1.4
SSE
1.1
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
SSE
1.3
S
1
S
1.3
S
0.8
S
0.4
S
0.5
NE
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)677886771097771299119985
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)918681125702681469291579813187119330307408117455999
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
25
WNW
5
W
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
NW
15
N
15
NW
25
NW
20
W
10
SE
10
WNW
0
SSW
10
E
15
W
10
S
15
ESE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
onoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:48PM
1.41
5:04AM
0.99
4:53PM
1.43
5:57AM
1.05
5:47PM
1.46
6:39AM
1.13
6:34PM
1.47
7:16AM
1.20
7:15PM
1.45
7:49AM
1.26
7:53PM
1.41
8:21AM
1.32
8:30PM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:55PM
0.24
10:22AM
0.50
11:49PM
0.20
11:24AM
0.44
12:33AM
0.17
12:16PM
0.38
1:10AM
0.16
1:01PM
0.32
1:42AM
0.17
1:43PM
0.28
2:12AM
0.19
2:23PM
0.26
2:41AM
0.22
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise5:56--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:50--5:48--
Sunset-5:47--5:49--5:50--5:51--5:51--5:52--5:52-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262519201913191915242019181710161614171715
Feels °C (?)23221614131015151220171515146131310141414
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - South Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Cudmirrah Reef (moderate winds from the NE at JervisBayAirfield Aws 12 km from Cudmirrah Reef). 0.3m 8s swell from the SSE with a 0.1m 13s groundswell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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20 km/h
NE
Cross-Shore
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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 12 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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