Iluka Bluff Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.40° S 153.37° E

Issued: 9 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Iluka Bluff sea temperature is
21.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Iluka Bluff surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with 370 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE swell.

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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
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
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
7
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
238
333
370
328
322
271
342
312
338
286
233
187
146
146
110
108
104
74
73
48
46
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
5
SW
5
W
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
20
N
10
NW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
15
S
25
S
25
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:59AM1.21m
9:26PM1.89m
9:52AM1.19m
10:17PM1.85m
10:46AM1.18m
11:08PM1.78m
11:43AM1.17m
11:59PM1.67m
12:43PM1.18m
00:52AM1.55m
1:46PM1.21m
1:46AM1.42m
2:49PM1.26m
Low Tide
3:26AM0.36m
2:36PM0.35m
4:19AM0.36m
3:27PM0.38m
5:12AM0.38m
4:21PM0.44m
6:03AM0.41m
5:17PM0.51m
6:53AM0.45m
6:19PM0.59m
7:42AM0.48m
7:26PM0.66m
8:29AM0.51m
rain showers
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6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
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4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
 mm
7
1
1
2
2
13
2
2
Temp °C
18
20
19
18
18
18
17
18
20
17
20
21
18
21
20
16
15
17
16
16
17
Feels °C
16
18
18
18
18
17
16
16
18
15
17
19
14
21
20
16
15
16
15
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
238
333
370
328
322
271
342
312
338
286
233
187
146
146
110
108
104
74
73
48
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.8
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.4
ESE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.4
ESE
5
Energy kJ
6
59
22
37
28
21
15
33
19
16
7
14
27
13
9
14
7
4
5
12
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
29
23
35
28
43
39
7
6
3
3
5
7
11
9
19
17
14
11
30
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
NE
3
0.8
NNE
5
0.7
N
3
0.7
N
4
0.8
N
5
0.3
NW
3
0.5
S
3
0.5
S
4
0.5
SE
4
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
S
3
Energy kJ
238
33
30
4
27
11
12
29
1
6
7
8
7
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
4
4
0
0
0
81
2
2
127
2
61
6
73
2
0
0
0
0
69
4
75
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
8
7
6
5
6
6
4
9
8
9
9
8
6
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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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