Curl Curl Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.77° S 151.30° E

Curl Curl Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Curl Curl sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.3° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,891 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon morning).

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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2
0
0
0
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
S
11
3
S
10
2.3
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
9
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
9
0.6
S
16
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.7
S
19
1
S
18
1
S
11
1
S
12
1.6
S
12
2.5
S
10
1.4
S
8
1.5
S
11
0.7
S
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3339
1614
826
455
325
287
185
117
80
46
347
649
237
287
761
1207
277
514
347
Wind (km/h)
30
S
25
SSW
15
SE
10
WNW
5
NW
15
NE
15
W
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
S
10
NNE
20
NE
10
WNW
15
W
30
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:44PM0.99m
12:01PM1.32m
00:40AM0.91m
12:57PM1.26m
1:54AM0.86m
2:05PM1.23m
3:19AM0.86m
3:17PM1.24m
4:28AM0.91m
4:18PM1.28m
5:17AM0.99m
5:08PM1.34m
Low Tide
5:21AM0.46m
6:54PM0.44m
6:05AM0.54m
8:06PM0.49m
7:06AM0.59m
9:23PM0.48m
8:25AM0.61m
10:27PM0.44m
9:41AM0.58m
11:15PM0.37m
10:42AM0.52m
11:53PM0.30m
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5:46
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Temp °C
14
14
14
13
18
18
18
27
27
21
22
21
21
28
17
15
15
15
15
Feels °C
6
9
11
12
14
14
16
25
25
15
19
18
19
23
13
11
12
12
15
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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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