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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 3 am Monday 20 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
24.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Iluka Bluff in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Iluka Bluff over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 4348 | 2676 | 2440 | 1715 | 1832 | 1775 | 1022 | 1060 | 993 | 1374 | 1087 | 773 | 603 | 569 | 365 | 213 | 213 | 134 | 69 | 122 | 176 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:12AM 1.30 | 10:40PM 1.77 | 11:05AM 1.21 | 11:34PM 1.72 | 12:05PM 1.12 | 12:35AM 1.64 | 1:17PM 1.07 | 1:45AM 1.57 | 2:40PM 1.07 | 2:58AM 1.52 | 3:59PM 1.12 | 4:08AM 1.49 | 5:02PM 1.22 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:57PM 0.40 | 5:25AM 0.44 | 4:43PM 0.47 | 6:30AM 0.50 | 5:36PM 0.54 | 7:43AM 0.55 | 6:43PM 0.62 | 8:59AM 0.56 | 8:05PM 0.67 | 10:07AM 0.55 | 9:31PM 0.68 | 11:01AM 0.53 | 10:47PM 0.65 | ||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
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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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