Surf Forecasts:
Cudmirrah Reef surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cudmirrah Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cudmirrah Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Cudmirrah Reef has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, it’s a slow start, folks. The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 14th is flat with poor conditions, and Wednesday the 15th brings a pulse of 8ft SSW swell, but the cross-shore wind and short 8 second period will make it a messy beast. That’s one for the experts only, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. A lot of chop and not much shape. The combined energy is a massive 1646 (strong to very strong) but the quality is just not there.
Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are still small and messy, with the wind swinging onshore. The surf is basically a no-go until the weekend. Saturday the 18th is flat and weak. Sunday the 19th shows a pulse of 4ft ENE swell, but it’s a bit of a gamble with the wind.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 20th of July is the first real standout. The swell is 5ft from the ENE at 10 seconds, combined energy is 517 (moderate), and the wind is a glassy offshore from the west. That’s the kind of morning you get out of bed early for. Expect clean, shaped-up waves at Cudmirrah Reef. The water temp is about 64°F, which is bang on average for this time of year.
Tuesday the 21st is also promising with glassy morning conditions and 4ft ENE swell. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean. Not a monster, but a solid, fun option.
The real highlight of the whole forecast window is the period from Thursday the 23rd through to Sunday the 26th. The swell is around 6ft to 5ft from the east, with a decent 12 second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is consistently in the 800-900 range (strong). The wind is cross-offshore or glassy, meaning the reef will be clean and the waves will have some punch. The 12-second period will give long, clean lines ideal for this reef. Crowds are possible, but for a reef break this consistent, it’s worth sharing the water.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are particularly good. Saturday morning shows 5ft E swell with a cross-offshore wind, and Sunday morning is glassy with 5ft E swell. That’s as good as it gets for this stretch.
The last few days of the month (Monday 27th to Wednesday 29th) taper off to 3ft to 2ft, but the wind is still favourable, so there will be clean, small waves for the longboard or a fish.
The standout: The best on offer is definitely the window from Thursday the 23rd through Sunday the 26th. The combination of 5-6ft E swell, 12 second period, and clean cross-offshore or glassy wind is a proper run of surf. The 5ft glassy morning on Sunday the 26th is the pick of the bunch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 10 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 11 | 22 | 65 | 992 | 372 | 420 | 372 | 166 | 98 | 98 | 61 | 90 | 65 | 59 | 40 | 210 | 427 | 419 | 411 | 396 | 331 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:05PM1.78m | 9:02AM1.14m | 8:56PM1.77m | 9:52AM1.17m | 9:45PM1.71m | 10:40AM1.19m | 10:34PM1.60m | 11:28AM1.21m | 11:22PM1.45m | 12:16PM1.23m | 00:11AM1.29m | 1:04PM1.24m | 1:03AM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:33PM0.29m | 2:59AM-0.06m | 2:27PM0.27m | 3:47AM-0.06m | 3:20PM0.28m | 4:33AM-0.02m | 4:14PM0.31m | 5:16AM0.06m | 5:09PM0.35m | 5:58AM0.14m | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:38AM0.24m | 7:10PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 10 | S 7 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 22 | 65 | 654 | 239 | 272 | 219 | 12 | 98 | 98 | 61 | 90 | 65 | 59 | 40 | 210 | 427 | 419 | 411 | 396 | 331 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 16 | S 10 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | S 18 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 4 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 33 | — | 5 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 22 | 38 | 25 | 45 | 82 | 71 | 68 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 12 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | S 18 | E 4 | ENE 6 | S 21 | SE 18 | S 19 | S 18 | S 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 28 | 54 | 14 | 39 | 35 | 33 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | 20 | 27 | 4 | 992 | 372 | 420 | 372 | 166 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 448 | 226 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 64 | 0 | 7 | 39 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
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