Fairy Meadow surf break

Fairy Meadow surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

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Fairy Meadow surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fairy Meadow sea temperature is
21.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 7PM. 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 (May 07) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
3
1
0
4
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
11
2.3
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
166
85
87
149
163
606
799
605
624
1147
667
1439
1252
851
606
606
573
551
400
284
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
WNW
5
N
20
NE
10
NW
5
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
20
N
25
NE
15
NNW
10
N
15
NE
10
W
15
WSW
10
N
15
SW
0
SE
15
ENE
10
W
15
NW
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:35PM1.67m
7:55AM1.38m
8:10PM1.72m
8:34AM1.33m
8:44PM1.74m
9:14AM1.28m
9:20PM1.75m
9:55AM1.23m
9:58PM1.72m
10:41AM1.18m
10:36PM1.68m
11:31AM1.14m
11:18PM1.63m
12:27PM1.11m
Low Tide
2:00AM0.39m
1:44PM0.44m
2:41AM0.39m
2:16PM0.47m
3:23AM0.39m
2:48PM0.52m
4:05AM0.42m
3:22PM0.58m
4:49AM0.45m
3:59PM0.65m
5:35AM0.48m
4:38PM0.72m
6:24AM0.51m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
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5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
1
1
1
Temp °C
21
19
21
20
18
21
21
19
22
22
18
22
22
18
21
21
17
20
19
16
18
19
18
19
17
17
19
19
17
19
19
16
20
21
18
17
18
14
19
17
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
0.1
S
12
2
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
Energy kJ
18
113
85
87
149
163
406
544
605
3
748
667
867
1252
851
606
606
573
551
400
284
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
9
0.4
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
3
13
11
10
4
5
1
3
2
2
6
5
5
4
6
15
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
4
5
5
7
6
2
3
6
26
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
11
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
SW
4
Energy kJ
92
166
606
799
624
1147
1439
7
3
3
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
81
0
3
81
0
0
420
4
24
420
0
3
11
0
0
3
0
0
34
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
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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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