Surf Forecasts:
Curl Curl surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Curl Curl this week:
The surf forecast for Curl Curl over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Curl Curl in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Curl Curl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s happening at Curl Curl.
Bit of a slow start, but once the wind and swell get their act together, there’s some real quality. The water’s about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
This Sunday morning (19 July) is a dud. A 7ft swell from the ENE, strong energy (1309), but the wind is onshore and the surface is messy. Save your energy.
Monday morning (20 July) is where it perks up. A 6ft ENE swell, moderate energy (976), and a light offshore wind from the west at 3 mph. That’s clean, glassy surf. For a beginner-friendly spot, that’s a real treat.
Tuesday morning (21 July) holds similar – 5ft ENE swell, lighter energy (508), offshore wind from the north. Clean and fun.
Wednesday morning (22 July) is a standout. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind is offshore from the west at 9 mph. The energy is low (270), but it’ll be glassy and clean. A real gem.
Friday morning (24 July) brings a new S swell at 5ft, with clean cross-offshore wind. Moderate energy (455). A solid session.
Saturday morning (25 July) is the pick of the first week. A 4ft S swell, offshore wind from the west at 6 mph, and moderate energy (634). The period is 11 seconds – a nice groundswell. Clean waves, and the crowds are often here, but it’ll be worth it.
After that, there’s a lull for a few days. The standout in the second week is Wednesday afternoon (29 July). A 6ft S swell, offshore wind from the WNW at 12 mph, and strong energy (694). Promising, but a bit less certain this far out.
Then Saturday morning (1 August) – a 10ft S swell, offshore wind, but the energy is very strong (1315). That’s too big for this break. Only for experts. Honestly, the setup looks more like a kite session than a paddle.
So, Monday morning (20 July) and Saturday morning (25 July) are your best bets. Clean, fun, and well worth the effort.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 271 | 1086 | 803 | 891 | 783 | 692 | 520 | 433 | 373 | 402 | 242 | 188 | 158 | 127 | 241 | 499 | 407 | 312 | 170 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:17PM1.49m | 12:10PM1.25m | 00:04AM1.32m | 1:00PM1.27m | 00:55AM1.15m | 1:52PM1.28m | 1:52AM1.02m | 2:46PM1.29m | 2:58AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.31m | 4:10AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:53AM0.13m | 6:01PM0.41m | 6:32AM0.23m | 7:04PM0.47m | 7:12AM0.32m | 8:14PM0.51m | 7:55AM0.40m | 9:28PM0.51m | 8:44AM0.46m | 10:38PM0.48m | 9:38AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.43m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 271 | 1086 | 803 | 891 | 783 | 692 | 520 | 433 | 373 | 402 | 242 | 188 | 158 | 127 | 101 | 339 | 407 | 312 | 170 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 109 | 211 | 176 | 160 | 184 | 134 | 84 | 56 | 32 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 68 | 47 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | S 21 |
| kJ | 24 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | WNW 2 | — | SW 4 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 8 | — | NW 3 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 35 | 1 | — | 14 | 49 | 241 | 499 | — | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
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