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Cyclops surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
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Cyclops surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cyclops sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cyclops in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cyclops over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
596 | 1011 | 1952 | 1144 | 2368 | 1583 | 1697 | 1452 | 1207 | 972 | 756 | 965 | 2276 | 4059 | 3317 | 2766 | 2354 | 2290 | 2480 | 2006 | 1627 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:02PM0.72m | 12:56PM0.61m | 7:15PM0.59m | 11:59AM0.52m | 8:27PM0.60m | 10:46AM0.50m | 9:03PM0.59m | 10:08AM0.55m | 9:29PM0.57m | 9:57AM0.64m | 9:51PM0.53m | 10:00AM0.72m | 10:10PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03AM0.02m | 4:24PM0.57m | 4:06AM0.06m | 3:29PM0.47m | 4:01AM0.12m | 3:32PM0.37m | 3:49AM0.16m | 3:48PM0.28m | 3:38AM0.18m | 4:10PM0.20m | 3:33AM0.18m | 4:34PM0.15m | 3:35AM0.17m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 22 |
19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
596 | 1011 | 1952 | 1144 | 2368 | 1583 | 1697 | 1452 | 1207 | 972 | 756 | 965 | 2276 | 4059 | 3317 | 2766 | 2354 | 2290 | 2480 | 2006 | 1627 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SE 10 | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | — | S 26 | SSW 22 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | ESE 5 | E 6 |
10 | 5 | 158 | 837 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 13 | 831 | 711 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 |
25 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | — | — |
27 | 35 | — | — | 1001 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 17 | 15 | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | 30 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1044 | 1044 | 0 | 112 | 260 | 260 | 403 | 544 | 0 | 0 | 697 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 698 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 499 | 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Far South of Western Australia? If you are looking for accommodation near Cyclops, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far South of Western Australia, consider staying in Esperance which is 116 km (72 miles) away.











