Surf Forecasts:
Cyclops surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,873 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cyclops over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri morning, light winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1014 | 796 | 466 | 506 | 716 | 2818 | 3606 | 4247 | 2980 | 2314 | 2164 | 2241 | 1957 | 2049 | 1546 | 1127 | 2060 | 2898 | 3857 | 3364 | 2535 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:03AM0.88m | 11:28PM0.57m | 11:25AM0.83m | 11:44PM0.63m | 11:44AM0.76m | 00:03AM0.70m | 12:01PM0.66m | 00:24AM0.74m | 12:11PM0.55m | 00:48AM0.77m | 12:05PM0.44m | 1:15AM0.76m | 11:16AM0.38m | 1:47AM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.04m | 5:04AM0.09m | 5:54PM0.05m | 5:37AM0.08m | 6:03PM0.07m | 6:11AM0.11m | 6:10PM0.09m | 6:48AM0.16m | 6:12PM0.11m | 7:30AM0.24m | 6:03PM0.11m | 8:31AM0.35m | 5:38PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1014 | 796 | 466 | 378 | 341 | 2818 | 3606 | 4247 | 2980 | 2314 | 2164 | 2241 | 1957 | 2049 | 1546 | 1127 | 2060 | 2898 | 3857 | 3364 | 2535 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 9 | 38 | 506 | 716 | 23 | 12 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | SSW 23 | SSW 18 | — | — | S 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 54 | 66 | — | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 14 | — |
| kJ | 353 | 272 | 183 | 102 | 58 | 64 | 40 | 34 | 35 | 4 | 12 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 988 | — | — | 1106 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 706 | 698 | 548 | 697 | 697 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 403 | 112 | 112 | 403 | 260 | 4 | 544 | 1271 | 941 | 753 | 403 | 95 |
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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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