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Fairy Meadow Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Fairy Meadow surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 18 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairy Meadow in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairy Meadow over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | |
690 | 554 | 427 | 605 | 833 | 622 | 603 | 593 | 727 | 547 | 427 | 477 | 630 | 721 | 1133 | 580 | 686 | 941 | 759 | 853 | 524 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:22PM1.95m | 10:17AM1.31m | 10:15PM1.93m | 11:17AM1.27m | 11:10PM1.87m | 12:20PM1.24m | 00:09AM1.78m | 1:26PM1.24m | 1:10AM1.68m | 2:31PM1.27m | 2:14AM1.58m | 3:31PM1.33m | 3:17AM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:49PM0.46m | 4:15AM0.20m | 3:40PM0.52m | 5:13AM0.23m | 4:35PM0.59m | 6:13AM0.27m | 5:36PM0.65m | 7:12AM0.32m | 6:44PM0.70m | 8:11AM0.37m | 7:57PM0.72m | 9:07AM0.41m | 9:11PM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — |
— | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
 kJ | 690 | 554 | 427 | 605 | 833 | 622 | 492 | 356 | 312 | 250 | 250 | 194 | 90 | 65 | 1133 | 580 | 686 | 941 | 759 | 853 | 524 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 12 | S 18 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 32 | 34 | 256 | 109 | 42 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SSE 18 | S 15 | S 9 | — | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 33 | 18 | 1 | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 5 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 37 | 458 | 603 | 593 | 727 | 547 | 427 | 477 | 630 | 721 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 83 | 233 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 70 | 6 | 22 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
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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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