Fairy Meadow Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.47° S 150.90° E

Fairy Meadow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairy Meadow sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.9° 

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


Fairy Meadow surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fairy Meadow this week:

The surf forecast for Fairy Meadow over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairy Meadow in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 18th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairy Meadow over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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(10 max)
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2
3
3
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.7
E
7
1
E
8
1.7
ENE
11
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
2.1
S
7
2.5
S
9
2.5
S
8
1.8
S
9
1.4
SSE
9
1
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
44
117
693
631
561
478
487
338
263
263
183
139
94
71
436
1187
893
565
326
157
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSE
15
SW
15
S
5
ESE
10
W
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
NW
5
N
15
NE
10
WNW
15
W
15
W
20
WNW
25
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
5
NW
5
E
10
W
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
High Tide
11:27AM1.34m
11:25PM1.64m
12:15PM1.34m
00:12AM1.48m
1:04PM1.35m
00:59AM1.32m
1:56PM1.36m
1:51AM1.18m
2:50PM1.39m
2:50AM1.07m
3:45PM1.43m
3:58AM1.01m
4:37PM1.49m
Low Tide
5:08PM0.48m
6:03AM0.29m
6:02PM0.54m
6:43AM0.38m
7:02PM0.61m
7:22AM0.46m
8:08PM0.66m
8:02AM0.53m
9:23PM0.68m
8:45AM0.58m
10:39PM0.66m
9:33AM0.61m
11:41PM0.61m
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Feels °C
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11
9
5
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13
13
7
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Information about the Fairy Meadow Surf forecast

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

Fairy Meadow is 4 km (2 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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