
Surf Forecasts:
Iluka Bluff surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,722 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Iluka Bluff this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Iluka Bluff in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Iluka Bluff over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | E 10 | S 7 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 26 | 7 | 517 | 939 | 883 | 637 | 513 | 598 | 565 | 655 | 503 | 748 | 1157 | 1583 | 1712 | 1461 | 1181 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:34PM1.83m | 7:56AM1.18m | 8:25PM1.86m | 8:47AM1.21m | 9:13PM1.85m | 9:37AM1.23m | 10:00PM1.80m | 10:26AM1.25m | 10:46PM1.71m | 11:16AM1.26m | 11:30PM1.59m | 12:07PM1.27m | 00:14AM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM0.38m | 1:35PM0.33m | 3:14AM0.35m | 2:27PM0.32m | 4:01AM0.34m | 3:19PM0.34m | 4:45AM0.35m | 4:09PM0.39m | 5:27AM0.38m | 5:01PM0.46m | 6:07AM0.42m | 5:56PM0.55m | 6:47AM0.46m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | |
5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 4 | S 7 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | S 15 | S 23 | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 |
48 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 26 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 40 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 36 | 34 | 60 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NNE 3 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | — | — | — | E 7 | S 18 | NE 8 | S 17 | NE 9 | S 23 | S 11 | — | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 10 |
17 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 10 | 10 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 4 | S 8 | SE 7 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 21 | — | — | — | — | S 16 |
19 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 36 | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 2 | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 33 | 517 | 939 | 883 | 637 | 513 | 598 | 565 | 655 | 503 | 748 | 1157 | 1583 | 1712 | 1461 | 1181 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 127 | 66 | 97 | 254 | 233 | 186 | 186 | 128 | 128 | 97 | 4 | 4 | 138 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 254 | 4 | 320 | 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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