Marley surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 AEST
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Marley surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Marley sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marley this week:

The surf forecast for Marley over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marley in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
2
3
0
1
3
2
1
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
12
3
ENE
12
3
ENE
12
2.4
E
12
2.2
E
12
2
E
12
1.8
E
11
2.5
E
10
2.5
E
9
2.3
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.1
E
9
2
E
10
1.9
E
10
3
S
10
2.1
S
10
2
S
10
1.9
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
10
0.9
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1505
2476
2233
1764
1462
1122
799
1387
1051
1034
1207
766
802
724
1565
865
761
738
544
398
191
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
NE
10
N
5
SW
15
SE
5
SE
20
S
20
E
10
ESE
15
S
20
SSW
15
S
30
SW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
WNW
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:08PM1.45m
5:13AM1.32m
5:49PM1.53m
6:01AM1.26m
6:27PM1.60m
6:45AM1.22m
7:04PM1.66m
7:26AM1.19m
7:40PM1.70m
8:07AM1.16m
8:17PM1.72m
8:49AM1.14m
8:54PM1.71m
Low Tide
10:37AM0.40m
11:17PM0.53m
11:16AM0.42m
00:10AM0.48m
11:51AM0.42m
00:57AM0.43m
12:26PM0.42m
1:41AM0.39m
1:00PM0.42m
2:23AM0.35m
1:36PM0.43m
3:04AM0.32m
2:13PM0.45m
3:45AM0.31m
mod rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
6
6
2
3
20
3
6
12
4
2
14
8
8
Temp °C
20
20
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
20
20
19
17
16
17
18
17
13
17
17
14
18
19
17
19
19
19
19
19
20
20
19
17
13
12
12
11
10
7
15
15
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
12
0.3
S
11
3
ENE
12
2.4
E
12
2.2
E
12
2
E
12
1.8
E
11
0.4
SSE
8
2.5
E
9
2.3
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.1
E
9
2
E
10
1.9
E
10
2.4
S
9
2.1
S
10
2
S
10
1.9
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
10
1
S
8
Energy kJ
1505
21
2233
1764
1462
1122
799
20
1051
1034
1207
766
802
724
977
865
761
738
544
398
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.9
E
11
Energy kJ
44
20
8
30
39
34
21
10
8
8
5
4
4
377
448
300
156
123
94
191
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
7
6
6
5
4
16
12
23
8
6
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
ENE
12
0.7
SSE
4
2.5
E
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.4
SSW
8
3
S
10
0.7
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
2476
13
1387
590
226
1565
15
11
13
20
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
9
9
0
0
7
7
34
246
10
7
7
7
23
23
23
23
103
7
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
6
7
9
6
7
6
6
5
5
4
5
4
7
4
5
6
5
6
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Information about the Marley Surf forecast

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

Marley is 8 km (5 miles) from Cronulla. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cronulla. Cronulla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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