Surf Forecasts:
Cyclops surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 4,937 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period with SSW 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cyclops in the next 16 days are 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cyclops over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 229 | 480 | 904 | 859 | 3827 | 2071 | 1647 | 3062 | 3243 | 2709 | 1913 | 1475 | 1223 | 1860 | 1426 | 1306 | 980 | 626 | 618 | 702 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:13AM0.67m | 9:04AM0.50m | 1:32AM0.58m | 8:26AM0.58m | 1:23AM0.49m | 8:43AM0.65m | 11:34PM0.43m | 9:04AM0.72m | 10:40PM0.45m | 9:27AM0.77m | 10:26PM0.50m | 9:52AM0.80m | 10:28PM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.06m | 7:38AM0.50m | 5:13PM0.07m | 4:59AM0.55m | 4:57PM0.08m | 2:47AM0.49m | 4:40PM0.08m | 2:40AM0.40m | 4:30PM0.06m | 3:03AM0.30m | 4:28PM0.05m | 3:31AM0.21m | 4:33PM0.04m | 4:01AM0.13m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Feels °C | 23 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 206 | 480 | 904 | 859 | 1463 | 2071 | 1647 | 3062 | 3243 | 2709 | 1913 | 1475 | 1223 | 1860 | 1426 | 1306 | 980 | 626 | 618 | 702 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | S 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SSW 16 | S 26 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 229 | 184 | 4 | 11 | 3 | — | 448 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 9 | 34 | 47 | 13 | 3 | 102 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | E 6 | — | SSW 24 |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | NNW 2 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | — | S 3 | S 14 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | ESE 3 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 12 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 3827 | 908 | 880 | — | — | 14 | 17 | — | 5 | 938 | — | 690 | — | — | 8 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 1261 | 1155 | 346 | 697 | 697 | 0 | 0 | 697 | 0 | 697 | 697 | 697 | 697 | 697 | 0 | 118 | 753 | 0 |
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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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