
Surf Forecasts:
Kudahuvadhoo surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,290 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kudahuvadhoo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kudahuvadhoo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
340 | 333 | 279 | 230 | 225 | 194 | 209 | 211 | 212 | 220 | 254 | 237 | 255 | 464 | 771 | 969 | 874 | 857 | 1365 | 1271 | 2238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:13PM0.68m | 10:16AM0.72m | 11:12AM0.79m | 9:24PM0.52m | 11:41AM0.85m | 11:09PM0.62m | 12:07PM0.90m | 00:03AM0.73m | 12:31PM0.93m | 00:45AM0.83m | 12:54PM0.94m | 1:22AM0.90m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11AM0.63m | 11:59PM0.21m | 2:13AM0.26m | 6:28PM0.50m | 4:12AM0.25m | 6:14PM0.42m | 5:17AM0.23m | 6:29PM0.33m | 6:05AM0.22m | 6:50PM0.24m | 6:44AM0.22m | 7:14PM0.16m | |||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
340 | 333 | 279 | 230 | 225 | 194 | 200 | 196 | 212 | 211 | 254 | 237 | 232 | 212 | 771 | 969 | 874 | 857 | 1115 | 1271 | 2238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSE 8 |
28 | 26 | 20 | 11 | 22 | 48 | 209 | 211 | 206 | 220 | 169 | 147 | 255 | 464 | 272 | 256 | 217 | 172 | 1365 | 863 | 111 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 7 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NNW 6 |
51 | 25 | 55 | 16 | 47 | 96 | 11 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 82 | 109 | 84 | 4 | 273 | 262 | 664 | 141 | 147 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 199 | 199 | 58 | 99 | 99 | 191 | 162 | 191 | 58 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 58 | 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.










