Currumbin Alley
Australia and New Zealand, Australia · Point break
Local time
14:00
Sunrise
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Sunset
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Data source
Preview
Wave height
2.2m
Excellent · 87/100Primary swell
1.8 m
12s · W
Wind
3 km/h
Onshore · E
Sea
18.2°C
3/2 mm suit
Tide
Falling
+1.1 m · Low 20:00
Forecast integrity.
Every recommendation carries its source state, model coverage and sampling context.
Model agreement
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Comparison unavailable
Cross-model consensus
The primary forecast remains available without a cross-model signal.
Wave spread
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Period spread
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Horizon
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Marine
Deterministic preview guidance
Wind & weather
Deterministic preview guidance
Tide context
Modelled preview phase
Ocean station
Independent observation used when a suitable station is available.
Cleaner signal needed
WAIT
Hold for a fresher or better-aligned window.
Why this call.
A conservative read of forecast quality, independent observations, model spread and the exact break profile.
Best window
17:00–20:00
Epic · 1.4–1.5 m · good tide fit
Model agreement
Comparison pending
A single-model forecast is available without a cross-check.
Observed ocean
Checking nearby stations
Looking for an independent real-ocean signal.
Break profile
Spot calibrated
Currumbin Alley · <1 km model sample · 45% coverage
Higher bars mean a cleaner model signal
Spot intelligence.
The Alley is approachable when small, but the creek entrance, moving bar and strong sweep change the risk quickly as swell rises.
Profile source · Surfline Currumbin Alley guideCalibrated geometry
Faces SE · 115°
Clean offshore axis NW · All levels profile
Wave
Right-hand river-mouth point
Sand anchored by rock
Swell window
ENE–SSE
0.5–2.2 m profile range
Clean wind
SW–W offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Low tide · bar dependent
Profile-aware timing
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Hourly forecast
The next 48 hours
Tide intelligence
Read the water.
Tide phase, speed and range interpreted through this break's own profile, with offshore-current context and buoy verification.
Water level now
High · falling
+1.1 m
relative to MSL
Gentle fall
-0.13 m/h
Low · 20:00
In 6 hours
2.3 m
Mesotidal
0.49 km/h
Flowing S
Spot tide profile · Adaptive
Low tide · bar dependent
The lower half of the cycle is the editorial baseline, but the creek bar and sand placement must be visually checked.
Profile source · Surfline Currumbin Alley guideLow
28 Mon · 20:00
-1.1 m
High
29 Tue · 02:00
+1.1 m
Low
29 Tue · 08:00
-1.1 m
High
29 Tue · 15:00
+1.1 m
Tide sync windows
Best upcoming tide phases for this break
Tide fit only · waves and wind scored separately
28 Mon
18:00–20:00 · -0.5 m
29 Tue
18:00–20:00 · -0.7 m
30 Wed
06:00–08:00 · -0.6 m
Tides and currents use the Météo-France global ocean model via Open-Meteo at roughly 8 km resolution. Sea level includes tide and atmospheric effects and is referenced to global mean sea level, not a local chart datum. Coastal accuracy is limited; never use this for navigation.
7-day outlook
Pick your day.
Model: SWELLRADAR preview model
Today
2.2 m
12s · W
Excellent · 87
29 Tue
1.7 m
12s · W
Excellent · 88
30 Wed
2.2 m
11s · W
Good · 82
The break
Point break
All levels. Works best with ENE–SSE swell.
Timing
SW–W offshore
Low tide · bar dependent. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Fallback preview
Wave guidance, tide phase and offshore currents are modelled unless a nearby buoy observation is shown.