Merimbula Bar surf break

Merimbula Bar surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 20 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Merimbula Bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Merimbula Bar sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Merimbula Bar this week:

The surf forecast for Merimbula Bar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Merimbula Bar in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 21st Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 23rd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 24th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merimbula Bar over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
0.9
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
ESE
0.7
E
1
ENE
0.7
E
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.8
ENE
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.7
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)888877126677788791110101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13698493852991391901861881802702211351098882100106180217
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
25
S
10
SSW
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
15
NNE
15
ENE
5
W
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
N
10
E
10
SE
10
SSW
10
NNE
20
W
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglassglasscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:44AM
1.44
9:32PM
1.02
9:19AM
1.45
10:13PM
1.00
9:56AM
1.44
10:54PM
0.97
10:34AM
1.42
11:37PM
0.95
11:14AM
1.39
12:23AM
0.93
11:56AM
1.36
1:14AM
0.93
12:42PM
1.32
2:08AM
0.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:32PM
0.20
2:54AM
0.44
4:11PM
0.19
3:29AM
0.47
4:52PM
0.20
4:05AM
0.49
5:33PM
0.23
4:43AM
0.52
6:17PM
0.25
5:25AM
0.55
7:02PM
0.26
6:14AM
0.58
7:49PM
0.27
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise5:39--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58-
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
Rain (mm)
-1------1415-13-1--2-
Temp. °C151513141615171717181917182018222218212318
Feels °C (?)12119101212141313171718191920222319212015
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Information about the Merimbula Bar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Merimbula Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Merimbula Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Merimbula Bar 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 (Merimbula Bar) 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 Merimbula Bar 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.

Merimbula Bar is 19 km (12 miles) from Eden. If you plan a holiday in Far South New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eden. Eden has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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