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Cyclops Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Cyclops surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.3° C
(Which is 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 Thursday (May 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cyclops in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 22nd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cyclops over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | |
902 | 1240 | 1797 | 987 | 1435 | 1703 | 1077 | 1041 | 872 | 326 | 249 | 647 | 388 | 382 | 647 | 569 | 357 | 257 | 480 | 545 | 608 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:58PM0.80m | 1:12PM0.68m | 12:55PM0.57m | 11:34AM0.50m | 6:56PM0.44m | 9:45AM0.53m | 8:17PM0.40m | 9:11AM0.60m | 8:59PM0.37m | 9:10AM0.69m | 9:30PM0.35m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:15AM0.09m | 3:22AM0.14m | 3:11AM0.21m | 4:42PM0.44m | 2:39AM0.26m | 4:17PM0.35m | 2:05AM0.28m | 4:21PM0.28m | 1:54AM0.27m | 4:34PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.24m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:47 | — |
— | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 21 |
16 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | ENE 6 | SSW 13 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 902 | 1240 | 10 | 987 | 2 | 1 | 1077 | 1041 | 872 | 326 | 249 | 647 | 388 | 382 | 647 | 569 | 357 | 257 | 480 | 545 | 608 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 55 | 26 | 224 | 145 | 153 | 291 | 288 | 49 | 8 | 44 | 248 | 184 | 140 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | S 9 | SSE 9 | — | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 102 | 144 | 82 | 79 | 62 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NNE 4 | N 3 | SE 6 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | NW 5 | N 3 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1797 | 306 | 1435 | 1703 | 503 | 494 | 344 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 0 | 403 | 697 | 697 | 636 | 496 | 483 | 95 | 95 | 483 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 4 | 95 | 0 | 112 | 1271 | 0 | 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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