Surf Forecasts:
Curl Curl surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,500 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Curl Curl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Curly’s got lined up for the next couple of weeks.
Honest truth, it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a bit of a flat patch to begin with – Saturday and Sunday are small, choppy, and not worth rushing for. The first real shot at a wave doesn’t come until Monday morning, September 7th.
So Monday the 7th morning steps up with a clean 6ft S swell at 8 seconds. Light NW wind keeps it tidy and the wave energy is moderate (432). It’s not a long-period groundswell, but the surf’s clean and you’ll get some fun ones. The arvo goes bad fast with a lumpy cross-on, so be in the water early.
Tuesday the 8th brings a serious bump – 8ft S swell with strong energy readings (1295 in the AM, 1722 in the PM). That’s a powerful swell, but the wind is messy – cross-shore then onshore. It’s heavy, bumpy, and for experienced surfers only once it’s over 8ft.
Thursday the 10th morning pumps a 10ft S swell with 1570 energy, but it’s flagged as too big for this spot. Only the hardcore chargers would even look at it. The same warning applies to the afternoon of Wednesday the 16th when we see that 10ft again with a 12-second period and cross-on wind – a real beast.
Now, the standout sessions. Friday the 11th morning is a ripper – 7ft of S swell, 11-second period, light SW cross-off breeze, and solid energy (987). That’s a proper groundswell with clean faces. This is the pick of the whole run.
Saturday the 12th morning is another gem. The swell drops to 5ft, but it’s glassy – ENE wind at 3 mph. You can’t beat that for silky, groomed waves. Energy’s still moderate (582) and the size is perfect for a big crew.
Sunday the 13th morning gives us another glassy dawn – 4ft S swell, 12-second period, light SW wind. That’s a long-period groundswell that’ll run nicely along the reef. Easy paddling too.
Into the second week, keep an eye on Saturday the 20th morning – glassy conditions with a solid 5ft S swell and 11-second period. It’s a hopeful one, over a week out, so don’t book your flights just yet.
Crowds at Curly are inevitable when it’s good, so expect to share the peak on those glassy mornings.
Bottom line: Friday the 11th morning and Saturday the 12th morning are your best bets. Monday the 7th morning is the first decent window. Everything else is either messy, too big, or not worth the paddle. Get in early and make the most of those windows of clean surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | NNE 5 | S 10 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 85 | 67 | 44 | 99 | 108 | 1409 | 422 | 540 | 1162 | 1293 | 1720 | 725 | 367 | 343 | 1781 | 1514 | 1442 | 1445 | 974 | 789 | 566 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:40PM1.43m | 3:45AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.48m | 4:59AM1.01m | 5:00PM1.55m | 5:57AM1.10m | 5:56PM1.61m | 6:45AM1.20m | 6:46PM1.64m | 7:28AM1.29m | 7:32PM1.63m | 8:07AM1.37m | 8:15PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.31m | 9:08AM0.47m | 10:57PM0.23m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.15m | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:41AM0.08m | 12:24PM0.28m | 1:23AM0.04m | 1:14PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.04m | 2:02PM0.18m | 2:36AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 16 | E 16 | S 23 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 85 | 34 | 33 | 21 | 14 | 1177 | 422 | 540 | 11 | 1293 | 1720 | 725 | 367 | 20 | 5 | 41 | 1146 | 1445 | 974 | 789 | 566 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 16 | E 16 | S 18 | S 24 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 62 | 44 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 225 | 43 | 4 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 9 | E 11 | — | S 15 | — | E 10 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 17 | — | NE 16 | E 15 | ENE 15 | S 22 | E 10 | S 19 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 9 | — | 4 | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | 10 | 4 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | WSW 3 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 10 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | N 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 67 | 3 | 99 | 108 | 1409 | — | — | 1162 | — | — | — | 5 | 343 | 1781 | 1514 | 1442 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 116 | 210 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 612 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
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