Cudmirrah Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.19° S 150.58° E

Cudmirrah Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cudmirrah Reef sea temperature is
16.9°C
0.0° 

Cudmirrah Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cudmirrah Reef surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Sun
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
7
0.5
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
1.9
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
189
116
133
185
144
135
98
75
71
50
53
50
131
51
53
89
71
51
753
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
NNW
5
SE
10
ENE
5
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
WSW
10
ENE
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
N
15
NNW
40
NW
30
WNW
15
W
Wind State
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:33PM1.41m
10:05AM1.35m
10:15PM1.32m
10:45AM1.38m
11:01PM1.21m
11:30AM1.39m
11:56PM1.10m
12:24PM1.39m
1:03AM1.00m
1:27PM1.39m
2:26AM0.95m
2:39PM1.41m
3:51AM0.95m
Low Tide
3:51AM0.17m
4:11PM0.27m
4:25AM0.21m
5:01PM0.28m
5:04AM0.28m
6:00PM0.31m
5:48AM0.35m
7:08PM0.33m
6:43AM0.43m
8:27PM0.33m
7:52AM0.48m
9:47PM0.28m
clear
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
5:39
 mm
3
Temp °C
16
13
18
16
15
24
24
20
25
25
20
20
19
16
21
22
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26
19
16
Feels °C
14
12
16
14
13
20
20
16
20
22
18
18
17
12
19
19
19
18
12
11
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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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