Marley surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 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
21.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marley in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 5th May)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wed
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
2
2
0
3
3
1
1
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
11
1.9
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.5
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
105
116
149
122
113
165
183
172
388
777
723
680
882
811
678
706
769
783
745
611
506
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
NE
20
NE
10
NW
0
NNW
15
NE
10
NW
10
N
25
NNE
20
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
15
N
25
NE
15
N
10
WNW
20
ENE
15
SSW
5
WSW
5
NNW
cross
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
7:14AM1.42m
7:34PM1.64m
7:53AM1.36m
8:08PM1.67m
8:30AM1.29m
8:43PM1.69m
9:08AM1.22m
9:18PM1.67m
9:47AM1.16m
9:55PM1.64m
10:31AM1.10m
10:33PM1.59m
11:19AM1.04m
Low Tide
1:14AM0.35m
1:11PM0.34m
1:56AM0.32m
1:42PM0.35m
2:37AM0.31m
2:13PM0.37m
3:18AM0.32m
2:45PM0.41m
4:00AM0.34m
3:17PM0.46m
4:45AM0.37m
3:53PM0.52m
5:32AM0.40m
4:32PM0.60m
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
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6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
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5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
20
21
21
20
19
20
20
21
21
21
22
22
21
23
22
21
23
22
21
18
18
20
21
18
19
20
19
19
20
18
18
19
19
18
20
19
19
24
20
21
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.3
S
10
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
2.1
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
11
1.9
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.5
E
10
Energy kJ
105
116
19
122
113
165
183
172
1
4
4
3
2
811
678
706
769
783
745
611
506
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
5
33
3
14
11
10
4
5
4
4
2
2
6
5
20
4
3
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
7
0.1
N
14
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
6
4
4
5
7
6
4
2
2
48
5
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
4
1.1
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
0.8
N
4
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
11
149
388
777
723
680
882
18
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
9
9
125
0
0
9
0
0
440
9
141
440
18
8
35
0
0
56
7
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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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