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Little Austi and Main Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 19 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Little Austi and Main Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Little Austi and Main Beach sea temperature is
22.3° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Jan 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Little Austi and Main Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 21st Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 26th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 26th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Austi and Main Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Mon
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
3
2
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
ESE
2.2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
2.4
SSE
1.2
ESE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
ESE
1.1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SE
1.2
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.8
SE
Period(s) (?)9811111111111111810999891011131414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32018731910818378698386614896972462032021391539914830549710951267
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
5
S
10
SE
15
E
5
NNW
10
SSE
30
S
25
S
15
S
15
SE
5
N
15
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NE
10
NW
5
S
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on		oncross-
on		glassoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onglasscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
1.07
9:59AM
1.60
10:42PM
1.11
10:35AM
1.58
11:21PM
1.15
11:13AM
1.53
12:02AM
1.20
11:53AM
1.45
12:46AM
1.24
12:38PM
1.34
1:34AM
1.28
1:31PM
1.21
2:29AM
1.32
2:36PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:31AM
0.33
4:44PM
0.11
4:11AM
0.33
5:18PM
0.10
4:54AM
0.34
5:52PM
0.10
5:41AM
0.37
6:28PM
0.13
6:34AM
0.40
7:08PM
0.18
7:36AM
0.43
7:52PM
0.24
8:49AM
0.43
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Mon
26
Sunrise-6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09-
Sunset--8:08--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:06
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C192222192122192119191820182123202832243332
Feels °C (?)192020182020192016141517161920192831253433
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Little Austi and Main Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.

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