
Surf Forecasts:
Kudahuvadhoo surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 518 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kudahuvadhoo this week:
The surf forecast for Kudahuvadhoo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kudahuvadhoo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kudahuvadhoo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 |
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164 | 147 | 130 | 183 | 172 | 336 | 518 | 263 | 101 | 170 | 205 | 198 | 165 | 190 | 130 | 159 | 155 | 104 | 103 | 71 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:47AM0.84m | 00:37AM0.92m | 12:13PM0.85m | 1:08AM0.97m | 12:39PM0.84m | 1:38AM0.99m | 1:03PM0.82m | 2:07AM0.98m | 1:27PM0.79m | 2:35AM0.94m | 1:49PM0.75m | 3:05AM0.89m | 2:10PM0.72m | 3:36AM0.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM0.15m | 6:36AM0.32m | 6:34PM0.09m | 7:08AM0.32m | 6:58PM0.04m | 7:38AM0.32m | 7:23PM0.02m | 8:05AM0.33m | 7:48PM0.02m | 8:32AM0.35m | 8:14PM0.04m | 8:58AM0.38m | 8:39PM0.07m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | 3 | 14 | — | 4 | 4 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | WSW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
164 | 147 | 88 | 37 | 172 | 336 | 84 | 263 | 52 | 55 | 205 | 198 | 165 | 159 | 96 | 99 | 76 | 64 | 61 | 57 | 74 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 12 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 18 | WSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
52 | 38 | 91 | 183 | 35 | 99 | 105 | 64 | 101 | 170 | 19 | 17 | 109 | 20 | 130 | 159 | 155 | 104 | 103 | 71 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 5 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | S 12 | SE 7 | SW 17 | SW 19 | — | SW 17 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | ESE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | SSW 19 |
146 | 87 | 130 | 64 | 56 | 2 | 15 | 37 | 98 | 27 | 43 | 58 | — | 190 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | — |
3 | 28 | — | — | — | — | 518 | 47 | 84 | — | 31 | 41 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1191 | 58 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 199 | 99 | 199 | 199 | 99 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Kudahuvadhoo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kudahuvadhoo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kudahuvadhoo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kudahuvadhoo 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 (Kudahuvadhoo) 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 Kudahuvadhoo 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.










