Merimbula Bar surf break

Merimbula Bar surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 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 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 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 (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 24th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. 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
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.9
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.7
E
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.1
E
1.5
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)888881312666677779910101012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1149849344484139200213981722551971468290113108100100283
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
25
S
10
SSW
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
5
NW
20
NE
10
ENE
5
WNW
15
E
15
SE
5
SSE
5
NW
20
S
10
SW
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
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
off
oncross-
on
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
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-1------211241-1-1----
Temp. °C151613151615161717191918212119221817232418
Feels °C (?)12138111212131313181617202021221517232115
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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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