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Lat Long: 38.57° S 143.97° E

Cumberland River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cumberland River sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.4° 

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


Cumberland River surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 5,348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cumberland River this week:

The surf forecast for Cumberland River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cumberland River in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 31st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 5th Nov)16ft (5.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
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Period (s)
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1.3
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13
1.6
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12
1.5
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11
1.9
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14
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2.2
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1.9
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13
1.4
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12
1.2
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4
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1099
732
581
683
298
272
544
1324
1787
1719
1228
1021
603
423
486
2967
4676
2659
940
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
NW
25
WSW
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
S
5
NE
15
E
10
ESE
20
S
15
S
15
S
10
NW
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NW
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SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:45AM2.25m
3:21PM1.82m
4:26AM2.21m
4:04PM1.81m
5:10AM2.11m
4:52PM1.76m
5:56AM1.99m
5:49PM1.68m
6:47AM1.86m
6:58PM1.59m
7:45AM1.73m
8:26PM1.54m
Low Tide
9:00PM-0.12m
9:50AM0.57m
9:43PM-0.11m
10:31AM0.58m
10:27PM-0.03m
11:15AM0.60m
11:15PM0.11m
12:05PM0.62m
00:08AM0.31m
1:04PM0.63m
1:12AM0.52m
2:13PM0.62m
2:33AM0.69m
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Information about the Cumberland River Surf forecast

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

Cumberland River is 59 km (37 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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