Cullen Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.70° N 2.82° W

Cullen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cullen sea temperature is
14.9°C
1.4° 

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


Cullen surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cullen this week:

The surf forecast for Cullen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cullen in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
1
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
9
1.1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.5
E
3
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.9
E
5
0.7
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
1.8
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
254
176
99
58
41
27
12
5
4
2
5
5
6
39
33
110
121
229
264
223
694
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
5
NNE
15
SE
10
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
25
E
15
SE
15
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
WNW
20
NW
45
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:30PM2.31m
9:25AM2.32m
9:47PM2.45m
10:30AM2.46m
10:42PM2.67m
11:17AM2.63m
11:24PM2.91m
11:56AM2.81m
00:00AM3.13m
12:30PM2.97m
00:33AM3.31m
1:02PM3.09m
1:05AM3.44m
Low Tide
2:31PM1.45m
3:24AM1.27m
3:56PM1.35m
4:31AM1.09m
4:47PM1.18m
5:16AM0.87m
5:24PM0.99m
5:52AM0.65m
5:56PM0.82m
6:23AM0.44m
6:26PM0.66m
6:54AM0.27m
6:57PM0.54m
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5:48
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8:37
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Temp °C
14
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19
19
14
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Feels °C
10
13
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12
15
13
9
13
12
11
16
17
13
15
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15
13
11
9
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Information about the Cullen Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cullen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cullen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cullen 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 (Cullen) 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 Cullen 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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