Curl Curl surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 AEST
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Curl Curl surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Curl Curl sea temperature is
21.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 29th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 2nd May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
2
3
1
2
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
96
116
118
134
163
133
130
155
217
197
724
909
790
817
923
627
550
490
562
551
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
0
WSW
15
ESE
5
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
5
NW
5
NNW
15
NE
5
NW
5
NNW
25
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NE
15
NNW
15
WSW
15
E
20
SW
15
SW
15
SE
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
6:28AM1.25m
6:55PM1.44m
7:10AM1.21m
7:27PM1.50m
7:50AM1.17m
7:59PM1.53m
8:29AM1.13m
8:32PM1.54m
9:08AM1.09m
9:07PM1.52m
9:48AM1.04m
9:43PM1.48m
10:29AM0.99m
Low Tide
00:32AM0.32m
12:33PM0.24m
1:15AM0.26m
1:04PM0.26m
1:55AM0.22m
1:35PM0.29m
2:34AM0.20m
2:07PM0.33m
3:13AM0.19m
2:39PM0.37m
3:53AM0.22m
3:13PM0.42m
4:34AM0.25m
3:49PM0.47m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:31
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
1
1
1
Temp °C
19
20
21
21
21
21
20
20
20
20
20
21
21
23
23
22
22
21
16
17
17
18
19
20
20
19
18
20
18
19
18
18
18
18
19
19
20
20
18
10
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
E
8
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
13
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
2.3
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
Energy kJ
45
96
116
118
62
29
133
130
155
217
197
1
4
4
3
923
627
550
490
562
551
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
10
0.5
S
5
0.4
S
5
Energy kJ
4
5
5
5
5
4
28
12
10
4
6
6
3
2
1
2
14
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
6
6
6
7
4
5
5
7
6
2
6
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
Energy kJ
134
163
724
909
790
817
22
16
13
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
131
5
75
166
0
0
15
0
0
399
131
193
316
1
0
34
2
0
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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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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