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Little Austi and Main Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Little Austi and Main Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 11 Jul 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Austi and Main Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Little Austi and Main Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Austi and Main Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Austi and Main Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 47 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 43 | 13 | 650 | 22 | 53 | 73 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 6 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 34 | 42 | 36 | 10 | 10 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:36PM 1.61 | 9:23AM 1.06 | 9:15PM 1.61 | 10:05AM 1.09 | 9:56PM 1.59 | 10:48AM 1.13 | 10:38PM 1.54 | 11:34AM 1.18 | 11:23PM 1.45 | 12:23PM 1.23 | 12:14AM 1.34 | 1:16PM 1.29 | 1:12AM 1.21 | 2:13PM 1.35 | 2:21AM 1.10 | 3:13PM 1.42 | 3:38AM 1.02 | 4:14PM 1.49 | 4:56AM 1.00 | 5:14PM 1.57 | 6:04AM 1.01 | 6:10PM 1.64 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:03PM 0.36 | 3:26AM 0.12 | 2:46PM 0.35 | 4:05AM 0.09 | 3:30PM 0.35 | 4:43AM 0.08 | 4:18PM 0.37 | 5:22AM 0.09 | 5:11PM 0.39 | 6:03AM 0.12 | 6:10PM 0.42 | 6:46AM 0.16 | 7:18PM 0.43 | 7:34AM 0.22 | 8:34PM 0.41 | 8:28AM 0.28 | 9:53PM 0.35 | 9:27AM 0.33 | 11:06PM 0.27 | 10:29AM 0.35 | 12:11AM 0.18 | 11:29AM 0.35 | 1:07AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Little Austi and Main Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Little Austi and Main Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Little Austi and Main Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little Austi and Main Beach 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 (Little Austi and Main Beach) 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 Little Austi and Main Beach 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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