Surf Forecasts:
Curl Curl surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,509 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Curl Curl in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Curl Curl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
We're starting pretty flat around Curl Curl. Tuesday the 14th is a write-off with tiny 1ft SSW swell and weak energy (19), so don't bother paddling out. Wednesday the 15th sees a massive spike but it's bad news – a 10ft S swell with 15 mph cross-shore wind and energy over 1500 (1522). That's way too big for a beginner-friendly spot like this, and the cross-chop will make it a mess. Only experts with a death wish would even look at it. By Thursday the 16th it's still strong at 7ft but the wind's up to 18 mph and lumpy, so give it a miss.
We hit a real dry spell from Friday the 17th right through to Monday the 20th. Tiny swells, onshore winds, and poor conditions – nothing worth your time. The water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is pretty average for this time of year.
Now, things start looking up on Tuesday the 21st. A clean 5ft ENE groundswell with light offshore NW wind – that's a nice combo. Energy is moderate (427), and it's a solid option for a relaxed session, especially if you can get it with the right tide. Wednesday morning the 22nd is similar with 4ft ENE and a light cross-offshore breeze. Both mornings are your best bets in this first stretch.
There's a real standout on Thursday the 23rd of July. Morning looks excellent – 5ft E swell with a very long 14-second period, clean offshore W wind, and strong energy (1095). That's a classic groundswell setup, and at Curly it should line up nicely. It's a bit punchy, so it's better for experienced surfers, but the quality is there. Friday the 24th morning is also good – 5ft E swell at 11 seconds with light WNW offshore wind – clean and fun.
After that, the wind turns sour from Saturday the 25th onward. Strong southerly winds and lumpy conditions ruin the potential of the 6ft E swell. There's a marginal window on Monday the 27th afternoon with a 7ft S swell (1062) and lighter wind, but it's cross-shore and a bit mixed. Not a clear winner. The rest of the run into the end of the month is mostly poor and choppy, so don't hold your breath.
The best on offer? Definitely Thursday morning the 23rd of July at Curl Curl – that long-period E groundswell, clean offshore breeze, and serious energy make it the pick of the period. Tuesday morning the 21st and Friday morning the 24th are also quality sessions if you want something a little smaller and more manageable.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 11 | 10 | 1292 | 1016 | 367 | 572 | 640 | 194 | 50 | 84 | 141 | 98 | 70 | 203 | 512 | 653 | 562 | 631 | 530 | 373 | 407 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:04PM1.83m | 8:56AM1.16m | 8:54PM1.82m | 9:46AM1.19m | 9:43PM1.75m | 10:34AM1.22m | 10:30PM1.64m | 11:22AM1.24m | 11:17PM1.49m | 12:10PM1.25m | 00:04AM1.32m | 1:00PM1.27m | 00:55AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM-0.06m | 2:24PM0.24m | 3:44AM-0.06m | 3:16PM0.25m | 4:29AM-0.02m | 4:09PM0.28m | 5:12AM0.05m | 5:03PM0.34m | 5:53AM0.13m | 6:01PM0.41m | 6:32AM0.23m | 7:04PM0.47m | 7:12AM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 |
 | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | 5:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 11 | — | — | E 11 | S 18 | S 18 | S 7 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 6 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 10 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 55 | 194 | 50 | 84 | 141 | 98 | 70 | 45 | 512 | 653 | 562 | 631 | 530 | 373 | 407 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 10 | — | — | E 11 | S 14 | — | S 18 | ESE 5 | E 5 | S 22 | S 21 | S 10 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 11 | 8 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 25 | 20 | 27 | 10 | 34 | 68 | 64 | 97 | 86 | 121 | 146 | 138 | 85 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | — | S 9 | S 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 36 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 29 | — | 24 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 5 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 41 | 1292 | 1016 | 367 | 572 | 640 | 27 | — | — | 75 | 62 | — | 203 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 348 | 50 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 108 | 131 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 108 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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