Surf Forecasts:
Curl Curl surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, S swell with 1,553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Curl Curl in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Curl Curl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a slow start here at Curly, but there’s some real firepower on the horizon if you’re patient.
The water temp is sitting around 64°F, which is about bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real standout is Friday morning, the 24th of July. We’re looking at a solid 7 ft S swell, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is WSW at 9 mph, keeping it cross-off and clean. The combined energy is pumping at (1322), which is strong. This is proper south groundswell. That’s a big number, and for experienced surfers, this is going to be the pick of the bunch. The S swell direction is a good match for the exposed setup here. It’s going to be a session where you feel the power.
Saturday morning, the 25th, is also worth a look. The swell drops a touch to 6 ft from the S, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, giving it some extra grunt. West wind at 9 mph, clean and offshore. Combined energy is (670) – still strong. This is a very good option, but Friday morning has the edge for pure size and energy.
Sunday morning, the 26th, follows the same pattern: 5 ft S swell, 11-second period, 9 mph WSW cross-off, clean again. Combined energy (617). Solid, consistent weekend waves.
Now, after that, the swell drops off and the wind turns messy. There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations until the 1st of August. That Saturday morning, the 1st, brings a much smaller 4 ft S swell with a 10-second period, and a nice NW cross-off at 9 mph. Combined energy (345). It’s clean and surfable, but nothing compared to the big Friday.
There’s a bit of a mixed bag after that. The 3rd of August, Monday morning, has 5 ft E swell with an 8-second period. West wind offshore at 6 mph, clean. Combined energy (420). That’s a moderate offering, but the short period (8 seconds) means it’ll be a bit weaker and more crumbly. Not the same quality as the earlier south swell.
The last highlight is the 5th of August, Wednesday afternoon. Only 4 ft from the NE, but the wind is offshore from the W at 9 mph, and the period is 9 seconds. Combined energy (208). The wind is the key here – gentle offshore, clean lines. It’s a small, fun end to the run.
Best on offer: Friday morning, the 24th of July. Big south swell, clean conditions, and that heavy (1322) energy. It’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 17 | S 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 210 | 168 | 119 | 92 | 123 | 745 | 408 | 1439 | 651 | 345 | 418 | 610 | 486 | 288 | 166 | 134 | 66 | 28 | 94 | 145 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:58AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.31m | 4:10AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.34m | 5:16AM0.89m | 5:25PM1.38m | 6:10AM0.92m | 6:11PM1.44m | 6:55AM0.96m | 6:53PM1.49m | 7:35AM1.00m | 7:31PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28PM0.51m | 8:44AM0.46m | 10:38PM0.48m | 9:38AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.43m | 10:34AM0.49m | 00:25AM0.37m | 11:27AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.31m | 12:14PM0.44m | 1:44AM0.25m | 12:57PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 7 | S 9 | S 17 |
| kJ | 210 | 168 | 119 | 92 | 45 | 535 | 408 | 1439 | 651 | 345 | 418 | 610 | 486 | 288 | 166 | 134 | 66 | 14 | 56 | 145 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 8 | S 12 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 14 | NE 4 | S 9 | S 17 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 20 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 55 | 40 | 273 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 28 | 94 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | SE 13 | SE 18 | SE 16 | — | SE 15 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 28 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 12 | 10 | — | 8 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 6 | S 10 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NE 2 | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 123 | 745 | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
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