
Surf Forecasts:
Cyclops surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,820 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cyclops this week:
The surf forecast for Cyclops over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cyclops in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cyclops over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the S by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
4402 | 5518 | 5820 | 4552 | 4204 | 4664 | 3953 | 2765 | 2843 | 2531 | 2477 | 2357 | 1708 | 1527 | 1640 | 1814 | 1189 | 1007 | 1259 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:46PM0.52m | 8:48AM0.65m | 9:39PM0.60m | 9:22AM0.66m | 9:48PM0.70m | 9:55AM0.63m | 10:04PM0.80m | 10:27AM0.58m | 10:24PM0.89m | 10:57AM0.49m | 10:47PM0.96m | 11:21AM0.39m | 11:12PM0.99m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:55AM0.30m | 3:25PM0.10m | 3:26AM0.20m | 3:35PM0.10m | 4:00AM0.11m | 3:47PM0.11m | 4:36AM0.04m | 3:59PM0.13m | 5:15AM0.00m | 4:08PM0.14m | 5:56AM0.01m | 4:12PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | |
6:05 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 17 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 |
4402 | 5518 | 5820 | 4552 | 4204 | — | 3953 | 2765 | — | — | 2477 | 2357 | 1708 | — | — | — | 1110 | 1007 | 1259 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | — |
1464 | 1417 | 1294 | — | — | 4664 | 1358 | — | 2843 | 2531 | 1065 | 1034 | — | 1527 | 1640 | 1814 | 1189 | 526 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 941 | 941 | 403 | 346 | 1399 | 1728 | 346 | 1262 | 1986 | 697 | 697 | 1293 | 697 | 697 | 1261 | 697 | 697 | 697 | 112 |
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Information about the Cyclops Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cyclops provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cyclops can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cyclops 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 (Cyclops) 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 Cyclops 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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