
Surf Forecasts:
Kudahuvadhoo surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,374 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kudahuvadhoo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kudahuvadhoo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
421 | 258 | 781 | 661 | 636 | 424 | 362 | 352 | 306 | 299 | 436 | 655 | 671 | 587 | 523 | 435 | 424 | 963 | 759 | 499 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:33AM0.70m | 2:17PM0.99m | 2:09AM0.74m | 2:37PM0.99m | 2:46AM0.77m | 2:57PM0.97m | 3:24AM0.79m | 3:17PM0.93m | 4:06AM0.79m | 3:36PM0.88m | 4:54AM0.77m | 3:54PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.32m | 7:33AM0.14m | 8:38PM0.28m | 8:04AM0.18m | 9:01PM0.24m | 8:35AM0.23m | 9:26PM0.20m | 9:07AM0.30m | 9:52PM0.17m | 9:39AM0.37m | 10:21PM0.14m | 10:13AM0.46m | 10:55PM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | 9 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | S 10 | S 9 |
421 | 130 | 781 | 661 | 636 | 350 | 180 | 299 | 306 | 299 | 210 | 177 | 173 | 587 | 523 | 435 | 424 | 963 | 279 | 287 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | S 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | S 8 | S 8 | WNW 8 | S 8 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
136 | 159 | 122 | 122 | 108 | 424 | 176 | 186 | 308 | 105 | 164 | 153 | 671 | 140 | 105 | 87 | 84 | 196 | 759 | 499 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
158 | 258 | 90 | 92 | 104 | 140 | 362 | 352 | 180 | 112 | 436 | 655 | 82 | 86 | 94 | 78 | 57 | 66 | 54 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 43 | 223 | 430 | 355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2717 | 220 | 854 | 1090 | 1096 | 854 | 1075 | 99 | 0 | 99 | 99 | 58 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
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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.











