Surf Forecasts:
Currumbin Point surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Currumbin Point this week:
The surf forecast for Currumbin Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Currumbin Point in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Currumbin Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'll be straight with you – this next stretch at Currumbin Point is a tough one. We're looking at a long, flat spell with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least the rubber isn't a major call.
The problem is the swell energy is weak, barely cracking 163 (163) at its best, with short-period east windswell that just doesn't have any punch. The optimum swell direction is from the east, so the direction is okay, but the size is tiny – mostly under 3 ft – and the period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds. That means weak, gutless waves. For almost the whole first week, from Friday the 21st of August right through to Sunday the 30th of August, it's a write-off. Conditions are poor, with onshore winds and cross-shore chop making things messy. A few mornings show a bit of clean-up, but the waves are too small and weak to get excited about.
The real gap is big. There's nothing worth recommending until Tuesday the 1st of September. That morning, the swell picks up to 4 ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy hits 313 (313) – that's moderate. The offshore wind is from the south at 12 mph, and it's clean. That's the standout. It's not a monster, but it's the best we've got. The south wind is offshore, so the waves will be clean, and for an advanced spot like this, it's a decent window. The swell is a bit small for the reef, but it's rideable.
After that, it drops off again. The rest of the first week of September is weak, with small east swell and onshore or cross-shore winds. The period does get longer on the 3rd of September, hitting 10 seconds, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft and the winds are messy. Not worth the drive.
So, to sum it up: we've got a long, flat run until Tuesday the 1st of September. That morning is your best bet for a clean, offshore session on a small but workable east swell. After that, it's back to waiting. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 82 | 61 | 62 | 49 | 51 | 54 | 81 | 78 | 54 | 62 | 85 | 92 | 94 | 137 | 197 | 133 | 131 | 171 | 167 | 116 | 185 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:53PM1.38m | 2:27AM0.98m | 4:06PM1.44m | 4:06AM0.98m | 5:05PM1.53m | 5:19AM1.04m | 5:52PM1.62m | 6:12AM1.13m | 6:33PM1.69m | 6:54AM1.21m | 7:10PM1.74m | 7:31AM1.29m | 7:45PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:52PM0.79m | 8:38AM0.57m | 11:07PM0.72m | 9:53AM0.56m | 11:58PM0.62m | 10:57AM0.52m | 00:38AM0.52m | 11:49AM0.47m | 1:12AM0.43m | 12:34PM0.41m | 1:44AM0.36m | 1:15PM0.36m | 2:14AM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 82 | 61 | 62 | 49 | 51 | 54 | 81 | 78 | 54 | 62 | 85 | 92 | 94 | 137 | 197 | 133 | 131 | 171 | 167 | 116 | 149 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 11 | ESE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | E 14 | — | S 8 | S 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 47 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | E 12 | S 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 5 | E 16 | E 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | — | S 15 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 34 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | — | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | N 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | ESE 4 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 185 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 198 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 171 | 2 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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