Marley surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 08 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 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 Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
3
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.1
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.5
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.4
SE
11
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
S
10
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.6
ESE
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2284
1439
855
465
290
324
467
426
419
415
458
200
160
120
186
132
139
239
274
239
395
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SW
10
SW
20
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
00:53AM1.42m
2:20PM1.03m
1:51AM1.39m
3:19PM1.10m
2:53AM1.37m
4:09PM1.20m
3:54AM1.38m
4:53PM1.33m
4:52AM1.39m
5:35PM1.46m
5:46AM1.40m
6:18PM1.60m
6:39AM1.40m
Low Tide
8:08AM0.46m
7:28PM0.74m
8:58AM0.45m
8:40PM0.72m
9:45AM0.43m
9:46PM0.65m
10:28AM0.40m
10:47PM0.55m
11:10AM0.36m
11:44PM0.43m
11:52AM0.32m
00:37AM0.32m
12:34PM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
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5:07
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:01
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
5
4
1
Temp °C
15
18
18
17
18
19
18
19
20
20
20
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
19
19
11
15
15
15
16
17
16
16
18
17
17
16
16
15
15
16
16
16
18
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.1
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
9
0.6
E
12
1.5
S
10
0.9
E
13
1.4
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
11
0.8
E
12
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
9
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
9
Energy kJ
1458
1439
855
465
290
110
467
289
419
415
193
200
160
120
92
87
79
41
274
239
395
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.2
SSE
18
0.7
E
12
0.7
S
14
0.9
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.1
N
9
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
41
41
43
67
106
31
141
199
280
268
2
138
100
60
38
37
20
9
43
47
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.1
N
10
0.6
S
14
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
25
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.3
E
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
29
6
6
174
2
131
3
3
4
12
21
22
19
20
6
10
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
10
1.5
S
8
1.5
S
10
0.6
E
6
1.4
SE
11
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.6
ESE
7
Energy kJ
2284
324
426
22
458
56
50
100
186
132
139
239
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
7
7
34
7
7
40
7
7
7
66
125
40
34
67
67
40
40
40
9
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
5
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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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