
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastLight 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 SummaryLight 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 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 98 | 187 | 62 | 70 | 77 | 34 | 38 | 67 | 69 | 113 | 930 | 1159 | 761 | 755 | 465 | 412 | 343 | 318 | 273 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
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 | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 24 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
142 | 56 | 187 | 62 | 26 | 77 | 34 | 10 | 67 | 60 | 113 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 755 | 465 | 412 | 343 | 318 | 273 | 158 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | E 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
51 | 98 | 28 | 46 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 69 | 46 | 7 | — | 4 | 15 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | E 11 | S 15 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | E 9 | S 6 | S 15 | SE 7 | E 9 | NE 8 | — | E 15 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | — | SE 11 |
6 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 4 | — | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 4 | SSW 3 | — | — | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 |
77 | 82 | 33 | — | 70 | — | — | 38 | 6 | — | — | 930 | 1159 | 761 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 60 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 210 | 9 | 728 | 2 | 3 | 75 | 25 | 747 | 345 | 316 |
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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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