Curl Curl Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a pretty quiet start. The water temp at Curl Curl is sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Sunday morning, the 9th. That’s where we see the first proper bump in energy. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy reads a solid 265 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s surfable and the best of the early run.

Now, for the real standout – you gotta be looking at Monday morning, the 10th of August. The swell is up to 6 ft from the ENE, and the energy is pumping at 594 (strong). The wind is a fresh cross-offshore from the NW, keeping the waves clean. This is a proper session for the experienced crew. The swell is getting up there, over 5 ft, so it’s a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, it’s the pick of the first week. The 9-second period means it’ll be a mix of power and shape, not just a straight wall.

The next noteworthy one is Thursday morning, the 13th. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the SSW, with a short 8-second period. The energy is cranking at 518 (strong). Conditions are clean with a moderate cross-off breeze. This is a proper punchy, short-period swell, so expect some chunky, fast waves. It’s big enough to be expert-only territory, so don’t paddle out if you’re not confident.

Looking further out, the second week gets a bit messy. There’s a long stretch from the 14th through the 19th where the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the waves are generally poor. The swell is there, but the wind turns it into a chop-fest. A few mornings show clean conditions, but the swell is small or the period is too short to make it worthwhile.

The real wildcard, and the one that’s got me buzzing, is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. The forecast shows a huge 12 ft swell from the south, with a 9-second period. The energy is off the charts at 1890 (very strong). The wind is light and offshore, making it glassy. But here’s the catch – this is way too big for Curl Curl. At 12 ft, it’s only for the absolute elite, and even then, it might be a washing machine. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt, but if it comes together, it’ll be a monster day for the very few.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Monday morning, the 10th of August, with that 6 ft ENE swell and clean conditions. If you’re a seasoned surfer, Thursday morning the 13th is also a good call. The 22nd of August is a long-range promise, but it’s a big one. Stick to the smaller, cleaner days if you’re not an expert.

Rusty.

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