Austinmer Pools surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 AEST
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Austinmer Pools surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Austinmer Pools sea temperature is
21.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Austinmer Pools this week:

The surf forecast for Austinmer Pools over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Pools in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 7th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 7th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Pools over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
!
3
2
!
!
2
3
1
0
4
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.3
S
8
3
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.4
S
10
2.1
S
10
3
S
11
2
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1.8
S
11
0.9
SSE
16
1
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.6
SE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
346
245
217
2248
682
349
900
1896
882
469
283
378
743
348
475
711
483
450
548
308
240
Wind (km/h)
20
W
30
W
25
WSW
20
W
25
W
25
W
10
W
15
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
S
15
S
15
SW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:07PM1.37m
12:10PM0.91m
11:54PM1.32m
1:10PM0.91m
00:47AM1.28m
2:13PM0.95m
1:45AM1.25m
3:12PM1.02m
2:45AM1.24m
4:03PM1.13m
3:45AM1.25m
4:49PM1.26m
4:43AM1.26m
5:32PM1.39m
Low Tide
6:10AM0.33m
5:16PM0.56m
7:02AM0.35m
6:13PM0.59m
7:56AM0.34m
7:22PM0.61m
8:47AM0.31m
8:36PM0.59m
9:35AM0.27m
9:45PM0.53m
10:20AM0.22m
10:48PM0.43m
11:03AM0.18m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
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5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
1
1
1
4
2
3
Temp °C
15
16
15
11
20
18
12
18
17
13
19
18
16
20
18
18
19
19
18
19
18
14
7
8
4
14
13
9
15
14
11
17
16
14
18
16
16
16
16
17
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.3
S
8
2.5
S
11
1.8
S
10
1.4
S
10
2.1
S
10
2.3
S
11
2
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
11
0.5
E
11
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
Energy kJ
346
245
217
1386
682
349
900
1270
882
469
283
378
516
319
250
711
483
450
63
308
240
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.1
S
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.7
E
14
0.9
SSE
16
1
SSE
16
0.7
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
Energy kJ
6
2
163
70
50
56
40
40
42
43
71
110
200
348
475
153
138
100
61
38
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
10
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
3
2
6
6
4
2
225
215
3
3
9
63
24
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
4
3
S
10
0.6
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
3
S
11
1.8
S
11
1.6
SE
11
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
Energy kJ
2
16
10
2248
8
4
2
1896
743
548
69
56
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
5
3
2
1
5
3
3
2
4
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
66
5
5
0
0
1
5
7
0
5
41
0
13
12
7
49
49
93
49
665
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
5
3
4
5
5
3
3
2
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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Information about the Austinmer Pools Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Austinmer Pools provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Austinmer Pools can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Austinmer Pools 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 (Austinmer Pools) 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 Austinmer Pools 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Austinmer Pools, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.

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