Surf Forecasts:
Curl Curl surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, S swell with 499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Curl Curl over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
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247 | 156 | 96 | 147 | 166 | 178 | 255 | 179 | 133 | 324 | 320 | 191 | 499 | 201 | 396 | 235 | 201 | 218 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:48AM0.93m | 5:45PM1.40m | 6:30AM1.00m | 6:27PM1.46m | 7:07AM1.07m | 7:04PM1.52m | 7:42AM1.15m | 7:40PM1.55m | 8:16AM1.22m | 8:16PM1.54m | 8:50AM1.29m | 8:51PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:58PM0.38m | 11:07AM0.50m | 00:37AM0.31m | 11:55AM0.44m | 1:12AM0.24m | 12:38PM0.38m | 1:44AM0.18m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:14AM0.14m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:44AM0.11m | 2:39PM0.26m | 3:15AM0.11m | ||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 10 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
247 | 55 | 96 | 72 | 94 | 29 | 255 | 179 | 133 | 324 | 320 | 191 | 499 | 201 | 396 | 235 | 201 | 218 | 164 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 10 | S 18 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 9 | S 15 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
18 | 156 | 25 | 9 | 45 | 20 | 14 | 42 | 9 | 82 | 76 | 51 | 88 | 59 | 125 | 42 | 45 | 41 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ENE 8 | E 13 | S 17 | NE 9 | — | S 16 | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 12 | NE 8 | — | S 10 | S 10 | NE 7 |
4 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 23 | — | 21 | — | — | 5 | 18 | 66 | — | 77 | 67 | — | 8 | 8 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NNW 2 | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 |
29 | 79 | 70 | 147 | 166 | 178 | 1 | 13 | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 7 | 9 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 171 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 60 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 120 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 26 |
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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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