Kiddies Corner surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 AEST
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Kiddies Corner surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kiddies Corner sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kiddies Corner this week:

The surf forecast for Kiddies Corner over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kiddies Corner in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
0
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.1
E
12
2
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.9
E
10
2
E
9
1.8
E
10
2
E
10
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.9
S
11
1.8
S
10
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1344
2129
1519
1308
1167
885
698
730
651
612
783
516
494
494
333
875
687
185
271
332
262
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NE
10
N
5
WSW
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
20
E
5
ENE
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
0
ESE
15
NW
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
5:04PM1.39m
5:13AM1.41m
5:59PM1.52m
6:11AM1.40m
6:47PM1.64m
7:02AM1.40m
7:29PM1.74m
7:47AM1.39m
8:08PM1.80m
8:28AM1.36m
8:44PM1.82m
9:05AM1.31m
9:17PM1.81m
Low Tide
10:39AM0.42m
11:08PM0.56m
11:32AM0.41m
00:13AM0.51m
12:18PM0.40m
1:08AM0.45m
1:00PM0.38m
1:56AM0.39m
1:39PM0.37m
2:38AM0.34m
2:15PM0.35m
3:18AM0.30m
2:48PM0.35m
3:54AM0.28m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
5
4
1
1
16
2
6
11
13
3
25
29
11
1
Temp °C
20
20
18
20
19
19
21
20
19
19
19
19
17
16
15
18
16
12
16
17
12
19
20
17
21
20
19
21
19
19
17
16
17
16
13
11
12
10
7
13
16
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.1
E
12
2
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.9
E
10
2
E
9
1.8
E
10
2
E
10
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
S
8
1.9
S
11
1.8
S
10
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
9
Energy kJ
1344
1347
1519
1308
1167
885
698
730
651
612
783
516
494
494
233
875
687
185
271
332
262
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.9
ESE
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
16
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
Energy kJ
26
23
9
8
8
26
36
21
11
182
8
5
40
34
333
296
249
154
92
94
98
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
7
6
6
5
5
16
21
23
9
4
4
76
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
12
0.4
SW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
W
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
Energy kJ
2129
3
11
8
4
6
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
5
5
2
0
11
7
11
278
0
0
77
11
5
5
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
6
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Information about the Kiddies Corner Surf forecast

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

Kiddies Corner is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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