Marley surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
23.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marley in the next 12 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 17th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marley over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.4
NE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
4
SE
5.5
SE
5
SE
4
SE
4.5
ESE
4
E
3.5
ESE
1.9
SE
1.7
ENE
1.4
SE
1.6
SE
2.5
ESE
2.4
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
Period(s) (?)66888101111101110998991111121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)150286657365274316266235399349744462670180754241430639314031306224924242446
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
30
NE
5
N
35
S
40
S
25
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
S
35
S
35
S
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:11PM
0.99
7:23AM
1.57
8:01PM
1.03
8:04AM
1.63
8:46PM
1.08
8:44AM
1.68
9:27PM
1.12
9:22AM
1.71
10:05PM
1.17
10:00AM
1.72
10:43PM
1.21
10:39AM
1.70
11:20PM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:36PM
0.49
12:28AM
0.51
2:19PM
0.40
1:17AM
0.48
2:58PM
0.32
2:03AM
0.45
3:35PM
0.25
2:47AM
0.43
4:11PM
0.20
3:29AM
0.41
4:46PM
0.18
4:12AM
0.39
5:21PM
0.19
4:56AM
0.39
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-8:08--8:08--8:08--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:07-
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--5--109132315112-5221--2
Temp. °C242422222321212121212220202121212221212120
Feels °C (?)222220181818181717161715171818181817151516
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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 12 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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