
Surf Forecasts:
Kudahuvadhoo surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 595 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 20 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW 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 Friday (Nov 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kudahuvadhoo in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 2AM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 20th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 20th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 20th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kudahuvadhoo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
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178 | 170 | 152 | 116 | 118 | 140 | 148 | 109 | 173 | 220 | 309 | 261 | 205 | 205 | 162 | 152 | 118 | 116 | 61 | 60 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:00PM0.70m | 2:20AM0.94m | 1:27PM0.68m | 2:50AM0.91m | 1:53PM0.66m | 3:22AM0.87m | 2:20PM0.63m | 3:57AM0.84m | 2:50PM0.60m | 4:35AM0.81m | 3:29PM0.56m | 5:19AM0.78m | 4:46PM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.02m | 8:25AM0.37m | 7:49PM0.04m | 8:55AM0.39m | 8:17PM0.08m | 9:30AM0.41m | 8:46PM0.14m | 10:12AM0.44m | 9:14PM0.22m | 11:11AM0.46m | 9:45PM0.30m | 12:36PM0.46m | 10:26PM0.40m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 9 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | S 8 |
178 | 170 | 152 | 116 | 118 | 140 | 148 | 109 | 173 | 220 | 309 | 261 | 205 | 205 | 162 | 152 | 118 | 116 | 31 | 24 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 5 |
37 | 40 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 42 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 40 | 54 | 58 | 39 | 41 | 28 | 61 | 60 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | NE 6 | NW 6 | SW 15 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNW 4 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 11 |
10 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 85 | 83 | 74 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | N 5 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 |
86 | 109 | 60 | 74 | 89 | 95 | 7 | — | 58 | 33 | 33 | 42 | 42 | 51 | 50 | 52 | 44 | 54 | 21 | 28 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 780 | 780 | 209 | 894 | 99 | 182 | 162 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 191 | 895 | 191 | 99 | 854 | 1052 | 780 | 854 | 191 | 100 |
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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.










