Bombo Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Bombo Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bombo Beach sea temperature is
23.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bombo Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Bombo Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bombo Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) 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 0.8m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 17th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 18th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 18th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bombo Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
0.5
S
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.4
ENE
1.7
NE
1
NE
0.8
NE
1
SSE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
NE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
Period(s) (?)697656766996645666777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)473966529824588498099502720285737543465102155
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
E
10
NW
15
NNE
30
NE
15
NNW
5
WSW
15
SSE
5
SE
5
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
15
N
5
NNE
10
NE
15
SSW
10
ENE
15
NE
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
glassononcross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:21AM
1.54
9:02PM
1.12
8:59AM
1.58
9:37PM
1.19
9:36AM
1.59
10:13PM
1.26
10:14AM
1.56
10:51PM
1.32
10:54AM
1.48
11:30PM
1.37
11:37AM
1.38
12:13AM
1.39
12:26PM
1.25
1:01AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:05PM
0.15
2:35AM
0.31
3:37PM
0.10
3:16AM
0.27
4:10PM
0.07
3:59AM
0.24
4:43PM
0.07
4:44AM
0.24
5:17PM
0.10
5:32AM
0.25
5:53PM
0.16
6:26AM
0.28
6:33PM
0.24
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-7:50--7:47--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:43-
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1------12--1---------
Temp. °C222220232622302320212322232523303123252723
Feels °C (?)212020212220302221232424222424313124262727
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Information about the Bombo Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bombo Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bombo Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bombo Beach 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 (Bombo Beach) 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 Bombo Beach 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.

Bombo Beach is 19 km (12 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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