Cyclops break guide

Cyclops Surf Guide

Cyclops in Far South of Western Australia is an exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The location means that it never gets crowded. Beware of - Sharks, experts only.

Cyclops Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef5inconsistent
19.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Cyclops:

The best conditions reported for surf at Cyclops occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Cyclops (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Cyclops with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 48% of the time in April while 51% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 1% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
48%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
51%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
1%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Cyclops Location Map

Interactive Cyclops surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Cyclops is Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) in Australia, which is 388 km (241 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Cyclops is Perth International Airport (PER), also in Australia, 706 km (439 miles) away.

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Cyclops Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 06:36 Local Time
Tuesday 05
5AM8AM11AM2PM
Wave (m)
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period (s) 14 14 14 14
Wind (km/h)
10
15
15
15
Wind State on cross-
on
cross-
on
on

Swell History at Cyclops

Surf stats for Cyclops, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Cyclops

Wind stats for Cyclops, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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