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Merimbula Bar Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Far South (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Merimbula Bar surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 22 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.2° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Merimbula Bar this week:
The surf forecast for Merimbula Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Merimbula Bar in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 24th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 26th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Merimbula Bar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | |
154 | 137 | 257 | 415 | 424 | 1313 | 1415 | 1269 | 1117 | 1117 | 910 | 1010 | 926 | 1725 | 1084 | 786 | 682 | 773 | 533 | 396 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:36PM1.04m | 1:14AM1.41m | 2:38PM1.08m | 2:18AM1.30m | 3:35PM1.14m | 3:21AM1.21m | 4:25PM1.20m | 4:21AM1.13m | 5:08PM1.27m | 5:16AM1.08m | 5:46PM1.33m | 6:08AM1.04m | 6:21PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM0.51m | 8:13AM0.16m | 8:07PM0.52m | 9:06AM0.21m | 9:21PM0.51m | 9:54AM0.26m | 10:28PM0.47m | 10:36AM0.31m | 11:27PM0.41m | 11:15AM0.35m | 00:17AM0.35m | 11:51AM0.38m | 1:02AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — |
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Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
 kJ | 154 | 137 | 257 | 415 | 424 | 1313 | 1415 | 1269 | 1117 | 1117 | 910 | 1010 | 926 | 910 | 1084 | 786 | 682 | 773 | 533 | 396 | 302 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 19 | E 13 | S 14 | — | — | S 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 324 | 16 | — | — | 24 | 22 | 20 | 44 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 14 | S 7 | S 17 | — | — | — | S 17 | S 9 | — | — | S 5 | — | S 18 | S 7 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 16 |
| kJ | 17 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 23 | — | — | — | 23 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1725 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
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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 16 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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