
Surf Forecasts:
Cudmirrah Reef surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SE swell.
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 Friday (Oct 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cudmirrah Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cudmirrah Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 5 | ESE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
577 | 323 | 831 | 580 | 426 | 301 | 233 | 378 | 281 | 176 | 156 | 266 | 138 | 115 | 71 | 78 | 91 | 57 | 46 | 328 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:59AM1.43m | 11:44PM1.01m | 11:38AM1.38m | 00:33AM0.94m | 12:23PM1.32m | 1:30AM0.89m | 1:15PM1.26m | 2:38AM0.87m | 2:16PM1.22m | 3:49AM0.89m | 3:22PM1.20m | 4:49AM0.95m | 4:23PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.25m | 5:09AM0.47m | 6:33PM0.31m | 5:48AM0.53m | 7:27PM0.37m | 6:35AM0.59m | 8:29PM0.41m | 7:35AM0.63m | 9:33PM0.41m | 8:50AM0.64m | 10:30PM0.39m | 10:04AM0.62m | 11:17PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | E 12 | S 15 |
45 | 190 | 831 | 9 | 426 | 301 | 233 | 378 | 281 | 176 | 156 | 266 | 138 | 115 | 41 | 78 | 19 | 57 | 20 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 11 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 16 | — |
8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 130 | 19 | 20 | 43 | 61 | 20 | 68 | 22 | 63 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 9 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 9 | — | S 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 8 | — | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | 5 | 19 | 20 | — | 22 | — | 20 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 6 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 8 |
577 | 323 | — | 580 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 17 | — | 22 | 71 | 11 | 91 | 114 | 46 | 328 | 314 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 515 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 71 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 569 | 0 | 556 | 566 | 0 |
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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.
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