Curl Curl - surf spot statistics

Curl Curl, located in New South Wales, Australia, offers consistent surf conditions year-round, but the best months for surfing are typically from March through August, with optimal conditions peaking between May and July. During these months, the swell is more likely to be ground swell (ranging from 23% to 31%), which tends to produce cleaner, more powerful waves compared to wind swell, which dominates the rest of the year. The mean swell size remains fairly stable at around 1.5-1.6 meters, providing manageable but fun waves for intermediate to advanced surfers. Wind conditions improve significantly from March onward, with good wind days increasing to 35-40% between April and July, reducing the likelihood of onshore chop that can spoil sessions. Winter months (May-July) are particularly favorable, with ground swell percentages at their highest (30-31%) and bad wind conditions dropping to around 60-61%. While autumn (March-May) offers a good balance between swell quality and manageable winds, early winter (June-July) is prime time for consistent, clean waves. The summer months (December-February) are less reliable, with high wind swell (82-87%) and poor wind conditions (77-80% bad winds), making sessions more variable. September and October can still provide decent surf, though ground swell drops slightly and winds become less predictable. Overall, surfers should target the autumn and winter months for the best combination of swell power, favorable winds, and wave quality at Curl Curl.

January at Curl Curl typically offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 1.6m and a decent period of 8.5s, suggesting consistent, moderately powerful waves. The swell direction is predominantly ENE to SE, with the majority of waves falling in the 1-2m range (around 50% of the time) and occasionally reaching up to 2.5m (about 6% of the time). This means a mix of shoulder-high to slightly overhead waves, often clean and well-formed due to the favorable east-to-southeast swell angles. Wind conditions are more variable, with only 20% of days offering ideal offshore (W or NW) or light cross-shore winds. Northeast and southeast winds are more common, which can create onshore chop, particularly at higher speeds (20-30kph). Overall, expect a fair number of rideable days, but early mornings or days with wind shifts will provide the best opportunities for cleaner faces. Advanced surfers can capitalize on the bigger ENE swells, while intermediate surfers will find plenty of manageable waves in the 1-1.5m range.