Surf Forecasts:
Cupe surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with 503 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cupe this week:
The surf forecast for Cupe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cupe in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cupe over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 385 | 425 | 363 | 356 | 329 | 503 | 469 | 340 | 292 | 327 | 254 | 236 | 197 | 292 | 238 | 253 | 343 | 315 | 361 | 412 | 345 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:41PM1.89m | 7:55AM2.03m | 8:35PM1.80m | 8:52AM1.91m | 9:33PM1.73m | 9:53AM1.80m | 10:34PM1.69m | 10:57AM1.72m | 11:34PM1.69m | 12:01PM1.69m | 00:29AM1.71m | 12:58PM1.70m | 1:18AM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:41AM0.50m | 2:25PM0.39m | 2:40AM0.59m | 3:24PM0.51m | 3:44AM0.66m | 4:25PM0.59m | 4:50AM0.68m | 5:24PM0.63m | 5:53AM0.65m | 6:20PM0.62m | 6:49AM0.58m | 7:10PM0.59m | 7:38AM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 |
 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | 5:10 |
mm | 3 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 18 | S 16 | ESE 8 | S 13 | S 14 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 385 | 425 | 363 | 356 | 314 | 250 | 250 | 288 | 292 | 178 | 89 | 92 | 71 | 17 | 238 | 25 | 82 | 315 | 85 | 192 | 345 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | NE 8 | SE 10 | S 15 | S 16 | N 13 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 55 | 132 | 163 | 130 | 111 | 503 | 469 | 340 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 57 | 34 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 27 | 153 | 129 | 3 | 123 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | NE 8 | N 7 | N 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 25 | 27 | 215 | 268 | 329 | 86 | 62 | 37 | — | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 72 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 57 | 297 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 282 | 327 | 254 | 236 | 197 | 292 | — | 253 | 343 | — | 361 | 412 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1430 | 168 | 168 | 1346 | 0 | 621 | 1346 | 0 | 98 | 1346 | 168 | 500 | 1346 | 778 | 630 | 1346 | 234 | 779 | 1750 | 221 | 249 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cupe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cupe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cupe 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 (Cupe) 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).
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