Surf Forecasts:
Curl Curl Point surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with 282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Curl Curl Point this week:
The surf forecast for Curl Curl Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Curl Curl Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Curl Curl Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s see what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks.
It’s been a slow burn so far, the first few days are looking pretty rough. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions with a lot of cross-onshore wind and messy, choppy surf. The first real sign of anything decent isn’t until Wednesday the 19th, and even then it’s just small, average waves. The real payoff is a long way off.
The absolute standout of the whole run is Tuesday the 25th of August, early morning at Curl Curl Point. This is the one you circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a solid 12ft swell from the south, with a period of 11 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The combined energy is massive at 5029, so there’s serious power in the water. But here’s the thing – that size is for experts only. It’s going to be big, heavy, and not for the faint-hearted. The wind is glassy, dead calm, which is a huge plus. It’s going to be clean, but that size makes it a serious session. Because it’s a point break, that long period should wrap in nicely, but it’s going to be a beast.
Before that, there’s a few other sessions worth a look. Wednesday the 26th, morning, is another solid option. The swell is 8ft from the south, period of 11 seconds, giving us a combined energy of 1518. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is still a big swell, better for experienced surfers, but a step down from the 25th. Thursday the 27th, morning, is also looking good. We’ve got 5ft from the south, period of 9 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind from the NNW. That’s clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is 711, so it’s got some punch.
The water temperature is sitting at 62°F, which is about 3° colder than average for this time of year. It’s a bit chilly, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit for that Tuesday session.
The crowds at Curl Curl Point are often there, so expect company, especially on those good days. The swell direction is coming from the south for the best days, which is the optimum direction for this spot.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a washout, but the second week has a couple of absolute bombs. Mark your calendar for Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th of August. It’s gonna be worth the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 |
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 kJ | 103 | 230 | 273 | 152 | 207 | 88 | 182 | 113 | 110 | 100 | 88 | 80 | 111 | 91 | 96 | 132 | 79 | 58 | 113 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:00AM1.34m | 10:03PM1.52m | 10:41AM1.35m | 10:45PM1.37m | 11:22AM1.35m | 11:29PM1.21m | 12:06PM1.33m | 00:16AM1.06m | 12:54PM1.30m | 1:11AM0.94m | 1:50PM1.27m | 2:23AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:52AM0.03m | 3:51PM0.23m | 4:28AM0.11m | 4:40PM0.29m | 5:02AM0.20m | 5:32PM0.36m | 5:37AM0.30m | 6:28PM0.43m | 6:14AM0.39m | 7:33PM0.49m | 6:56AM0.47m | 8:49PM0.51m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 9 | S 19 | S 17 | S 18 | S 7 | S 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | S 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 103 | 230 | 61 | 95 | 150 | 79 | 182 | 113 | 110 | 100 | 88 | 56 | 93 | 91 | 96 | 132 | 79 | 58 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 12 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | S 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 66 | 31 | 111 | 76 | 35 | 82 | 61 | 111 | 83 | 55 | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 19 | — | — | S 12 | SSW 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 12 | SE 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 15 | — | — | S 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 66 | — | — | 25 | 25 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 25 | 16 | 7 | 47 | 26 | 12 | 4 | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 273 | 152 | 207 | 88 | 53 | — | — | — | — | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 83 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 60 | 1 | 117 | 81 | 8 | 8 | 60 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 |
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