Headlands Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.27° S 150.97° E

Issued: 9 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Headlands sea temperature is
18.5° C

Normal for this time of year

Headlands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Headlands surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,147 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Headlands this week:

The surf forecast for Headlands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Headlands in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 21st Jun)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 21st Jun)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.1
NE
10
1
ENE
11
1.2
NE
11
0.9
ENE
11
1.1
NE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
2.1
S
10
2.3
S
10
1.8
S
9
1.6
S
8
1.5
S
8
0.9
SE
7
0.4
S
16
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
210
248
230
347
193
263
90
91
68
865
1045
528
351
280
87
83
36
29
21
14
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
15
NW
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
15
W
15
WSW
10
ENE
10
SW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
W
10
WNW
10
N
10
W
0
WNW
5
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
10:01PM1.76m
11:02AM1.11m
10:54PM1.67m
11:58AM1.12m
11:47PM1.54m
12:55PM1.14m
00:41AM1.39m
1:51PM1.18m
1:38AM1.25m
2:46PM1.23m
2:37AM1.11m
3:38PM1.28m
3:39AM1.02m
4:25PM1.33m
Low Tide
4:57AM-0.03m
4:25PM0.33m
5:48AM0.02m
5:24PM0.39m
6:38AM0.10m
6:28PM0.45m
7:26AM0.17m
7:37PM0.49m
8:12AM0.25m
8:50PM0.50m
8:56AM0.31m
10:01PM0.48m
9:40AM0.37m
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clear
clear
clear
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
 mm
Temp °C
18
21
22
18
19
20
16
19
18
13
17
15
12
15
15
10
16
16
11
16
14
Feels °C
17
19
20
15
15
17
14
14
14
10
14
12
9
12
13
6
13
12
8
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.1
NE
10
1
ENE
11
1.2
NE
11
0.9
ENE
11
1.1
NE
11
0.7
NE
8
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
1.5
S
10
2
S
10
1.8
S
9
1.6
S
8
1.5
S
8
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
151
210
248
230
347
193
263
67
91
68
432
769
528
351
280
73
47
36
29
21
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
NE
8
0.4
S
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
7
Energy kJ
30
14
6
21
41
37
17
90
36
39
61
62
57
34
33
87
46
15
5
10
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.3
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
S
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
S
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
3
2
7
45
57
52
8
4
1
1
4
18
32
83
17
22
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NNW
4
1
NNE
6
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.5
W
3
0.6
W
3
2.1
S
10
2.3
S
10
0.7
N
4
Energy kJ
10
35
22
90
4
10
4
8
865
1045
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
12
12
0
0
1
0
0
0
33
0
0
29
0
0
3
0
30
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Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
2
5
3
4
2
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
9
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Information about the Headlands Surf forecast

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

Headlands is 19 km (12 miles) from Wollongong. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wollongong. Wollongong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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