
Surf Forecasts:
Curl Curl Point surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 3,168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Curl Curl Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Curl Curl Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk straight. The start of this outlook is pretty average. Wednesday’s packing 3.5m of south swell, but a fresh cross-onshore wind has it all lumpy and chopped—not worth the battle. Thursday is the same deal, 3.0m, cross-shore, messy. Not good.
Then it drops right off. Friday morning, 1.5m from the south, and the wind goes glassy—clean but weak (498). It’s a grovel, not a highlight. Saturday and Sunday are tiny, under a metre, with a few clean windows but nothing to get excited about.
Now, the good stuff. On the 26th of September, we get a proper NE pulse. Saturday morning is 1.8m at 7 seconds, glassy, energy building (511)—that’s your first real session. Short period though, so it’s not the kind of swell that grinds. Sunday the 27th has 1.9m but the cross-shore breeze messes it up. Monday the 28th is the pick: 1.4m from the NE, cross-off, clean, and moderate energy (281). That’s a proper clean surf at Curl Curl Point.
After that, it fades back down to 1.0–1.4m with a few offshore windows on the 30th and 1st of October, but nothing serious. Water temp is 18°, about usual for this time of year.
So, if you want to know when to paddle out, it’s Monday the 28th. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and it’s worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 19 |
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2633 | 3168 | 1614 | 826 | 453 | 325 | 299 | 188 | 116 | 81 | 47 | 273 | 678 | 325 | 316 | 326 | 493 | 264 | 434 | 263 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:44PM0.99m | 12:01PM1.32m | 00:40AM0.91m | 12:57PM1.26m | 1:54AM0.86m | 2:05PM1.23m | 3:19AM0.86m | 3:17PM1.24m | 4:28AM0.91m | 4:18PM1.28m | 5:17AM0.99m | 5:08PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:54PM0.38m | 5:21AM0.46m | 6:54PM0.44m | 6:05AM0.54m | 8:06PM0.49m | 7:06AM0.59m | 9:23PM0.48m | 8:25AM0.61m | 10:27PM0.44m | 9:41AM0.58m | 11:15PM0.37m | 10:42AM0.52m | 11:53PM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | NE 13 | E 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 8 |
16 | 7 | 3 | 826 | 453 | 325 | 299 | 171 | 116 | 81 | 47 | 244 | 678 | 185 | 316 | 326 | 493 | 172 | 434 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 19 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 16 | S 17 | S 15 | S 18 | SSE 5 | S 8 | S 18 | NE 4 | E 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 | SE 6 |
— | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 53 | 188 | 92 | 38 | 25 | 19 | 82 | 325 | 3 | 2 | 141 | 264 | 60 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SE 7 | S 14 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 19 | S 12 | NE 4 | E 12 | — | S 18 | S 20 | E 11 | S 19 |
— | — | — | 7 | 7 | 58 | 96 | 25 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 273 | 67 | 8 | 3 | — | 24 | 30 | 2 | 263 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | SSW 5 | — | NE 4 | — | NNE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — |
2633 | 3168 | 1614 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 33 | — | 14 | — | 5 | 64 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 729 | 108 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 396 | 60 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Curl Curl Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Curl Curl Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Curl Curl Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Curl Curl Point 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 (Curl Curl Point) 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 Curl Curl Point 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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