Curl Curl Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 151.30° E

Curl Curl Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Curl Curl sea temperature is
17.7° C
0.2° 

Curl Curl surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Curl Curl surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,652 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 31st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Curl Curl over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Curl Curl over the next couple of weeks.

For a stretch, it’s a bit of a slow burn. The first real standout doesn’t arrive until Thursday, July 30, when a solid 8ft southerly swell rolls in. The energy is pumping, clocking in at 2153. The morning looks best with a clean cross-off breeze from the WSW, making it a great session for experienced surfers with that size. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to worry about there.

Then, Friday, July 31 morning is the pick of the week. Another 8ft southerly swell, but this time with a longer 11-second period, giving it some real grunt and shape. The combined energy is strong at 1194. That WSW cross-off wind keeps it clean and lined up. It’s an excellent option for the crew who know what they’re doing. The crowds will be there pretty often, so get in early.

The surf then drops off into the weekend with smaller, more ordinary conditions. Monday, August 3 and Tuesday, August 4 have some clean mornings with 3ft and 4ft SSE swells respectively, but nothing to write home about.

Looking further ahead to the second week, the standout is Monday, August 10 morning. A solid 6ft ENE swell, 9-second period, and a light NNW cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate at 534, and it’s looking very clean. Promising, but we’ll see how it firms up.

And then Tuesday, August 11 morning is a big one for the experts. A 8ft NE swell with a strong 15 mph offshore WNW wind. The combined energy is a huge 1581. That’s powerful, clean, and will be a serious paddle. Only for the experienced, and the offshore wind will make it world-class if it holds.

Outside of those windows, there are long stretches of poor or marginal conditions, especially from the afternoon of Friday, July 31 through to the end of the window, with a lot of choppy, onshore, or cross-shore wind and rain. Not much for the casual surfer in that second week.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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143
80
28
24
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22
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1652
1190
890
627
523
445
363
253
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
NE
10
NNW
15
WNW
5
NNE
15
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
25
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15
SSE
15
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15
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10
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25
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High Tide
6:53PM1.49m
7:35AM1.00m
7:31PM1.54m
8:12AM1.05m
8:08PM1.57m
8:48AM1.09m
8:43PM1.57m
9:23AM1.14m
9:18PM1.55m
10:00AM1.18m
9:53PM1.50m
10:37AM1.23m
10:30PM1.42m
Low Tide
12:14PM0.44m
1:44AM0.25m
12:57PM0.40m
2:20AM0.20m
1:38PM0.37m
2:53AM0.17m
2:17PM0.35m
3:25AM0.14m
2:57PM0.34m
3:56AM0.14m
3:37PM0.35m
4:28AM0.14m
4:21PM0.37m
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Feels °C
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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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