Barrack Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.56° S 150.88° E

Barrack Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barrack Point sea temperature is
19.9°C
1.5° 

Barrack Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barrack Point surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,081 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barrack Point this week:

The surf forecast for Barrack Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barrack Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 1st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 7th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 5th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrack Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu morning).

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ENE
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ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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48
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357
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1725
939
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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ESE
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E
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NE
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NE
25
NE
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NNE
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NE
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SE
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SSW
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SSE
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ENE
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WNW
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SW
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SSW
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High Tide
2:08AM1.00m
1:56PM1.46m
3:23AM1.02m
3:08PM1.40m
4:31AM1.09m
4:17PM1.35m
5:28AM1.18m
5:21PM1.31m
6:15AM1.29m
6:17PM1.27m
6:56AM1.38m
7:07PM1.23m
Low Tide
7:23AM0.49m
9:04PM0.18m
8:42AM0.52m
10:08PM0.19m
10:03AM0.50m
11:04PM0.19m
11:16AM0.44m
11:51PM0.20m
12:17PM0.37m
00:32AM0.21m
1:10PM0.29m
1:09AM0.23m
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Information about the Barrack Point Surf forecast

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

Barrack Point is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Port Kembla. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Kembla. Port Kembla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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