Curl Curl Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 151.30° E

Curl Curl Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Curl Curl sea temperature is
19.4°C
0.9° 

Curl Curl surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Curl Curl surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,862 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NE 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Curl Curl in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 10th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 14th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 14th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Curl Curl over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SE
8
0.9
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8
1.2
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0.9
SSE
6
0.8
ENE
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1.1
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9
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SSE
9
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9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
98
187
62
70
77
34
38
67
69
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930
1159
761
755
465
412
343
318
273
158
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
5
WSW
25
S
5
ESE
20
ENE
5
WNW
10
N
15
NE
20
S
15
S
15
SE
30
SSE
25
SSW
25
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
E
20
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20
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
8:37AM1.48m
8:53PM1.36m
9:11AM1.53m
9:33PM1.28m
9:45AM1.54m
10:12PM1.20m
10:19AM1.53m
10:52PM1.11m
10:55AM1.48m
11:34PM1.03m
11:35AM1.42m
00:21AM0.96m
12:19PM1.35m
1:16AM0.90m
Low Tide
2:50PM0.17m
2:54AM0.18m
3:33PM0.15m
3:25AM0.23m
4:14PM0.16m
3:57AM0.30m
4:56PM0.20m
4:29AM0.37m
5:39PM0.26m
5:03AM0.44m
6:26PM0.32m
5:41AM0.51m
7:21PM0.39m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Curl Curl Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Curl Curl 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Curl Curl 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) 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 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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