Fairy Meadow surf break

Fairy Meadow surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 28 May 2026 AEST
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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
20.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Fairy Meadow surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, E swell with 566 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with E 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 Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairy Meadow in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 28th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon morning).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.9
S
8
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
1
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
701
588
553
462
432
443
386
279
183
208
156
111
81
78
83
79
57
43
48
57
155
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
W
15
WNW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
15
W
10
W
15
NW
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
WNW
25
W
25
W
30
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
6:26PM1.65m
6:45AM1.26m
7:03PM1.72m
7:28AM1.24m
7:40PM1.77m
8:11AM1.22m
8:17PM1.80m
8:55AM1.21m
8:54PM1.80m
9:40AM1.20m
9:32PM1.78m
10:26AM1.19m
10:11PM1.74m
Low Tide
11:52AM0.50m
1:01AM0.50m
12:26PM0.51m
1:44AM0.46m
1:01PM0.52m
2:26AM0.43m
1:38PM0.54m
3:07AM0.41m
2:16PM0.57m
3:49AM0.39m
2:55PM0.61m
4:30AM0.39m
3:36PM0.66m
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clear
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6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
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4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
1
7
1
Temp °C
19
19
19
19
18
16
18
19
16
17
16
13
17
17
13
14
16
16
17
16
14
16
16
16
15
14
13
16
17
12
11
10
7
14
13
9
9
11
12
11
10
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
NE
6
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
1
S
9
Energy kJ
701
588
553
441
432
265
279
223
183
208
156
111
81
78
83
79
29
43
48
57
155
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
17
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.3
S
10
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.6
E
9
0.4
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.5
S
6
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
35
21
9
6
443
386
279
124
41
36
16
25
34
14
3
57
14
2
18
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
S
9
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
4
18
5
4
4
8
2
6
30
5
11
4
2
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
1.5
S
6
1.6
SSE
6
2.1
S
7
1.8
S
7
1.9
S
8
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.8
SW
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
N
3
0.5
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.6
W
4
0.7
WSW
4
Energy kJ
16
148
198
462
358
398
1
3
3
17
2
6
5
5
21
9
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
6
31
31
22
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
0
0
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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