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Iluka Bluff Surf Forecast
/ NSW – North Coast (46 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Iluka Bluff surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Iluka Bluff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Iluka Bluff sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Iluka Bluff this week:
The surf forecast for Iluka Bluff over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Iluka Bluff in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 4th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Iluka Bluff over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tue 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | |
260 | 264 | 309 | 382 | 470 | 422 | 466 | 477 | 432 | 377 | 846 | 1122 | 849 | 682 | 654 | 652 | 600 | 598 | 663 | 743 | 649 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:39AM1.40m | 7:11PM1.51m | 7:18AM1.36m | 7:46PM1.58m | 7:54AM1.32m | 8:19PM1.63m | 8:28AM1.27m | 8:52PM1.65m | 9:02AM1.23m | 9:26PM1.64m | 9:36AM1.18m | 10:01PM1.62m | 10:11AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:41AM0.57m | 12:50PM0.46m | 1:26AM0.53m | 1:19PM0.45m | 2:07AM0.52m | 1:46PM0.45m | 2:46AM0.51m | 2:14PM0.45m | 3:23AM0.52m | 2:44PM0.47m | 4:02AM0.54m | 3:15PM0.50m | 4:41AM0.57m | 3:49PM0.54m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 |
2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | S 8 | N 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 |
 kJ | 260 | 264 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 12 | 432 | 377 | 5 | 3 | 849 | 682 | 654 | 652 | 600 | 598 | 663 | 743 | 649 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | — | N 15 | S 20 | S 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 19 | S 18 | N 12 | S 8 | S 8 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | — | N 11 | S 21 | N 15 | — | N 15 | — | NE 13 | N 13 | — | — | S 17 | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 2 | 9 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | SSW 3 | S 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 309 | 382 | 470 | 422 | 466 | 477 | — | — | 846 | 1122 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 40 | 48 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 88 | 88 | 0 | 75 | 4 | 4 | 127 | 127 | 4 | 81 | 81 | 0 | 2 | 127 | 0 | 30 | 4 |
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Information about the Iluka Bluff Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Iluka Bluff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Iluka Bluff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Iluka Bluff 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 (Iluka Bluff) 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 Iluka Bluff 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.
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