North Era surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

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North Era surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Era sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Era this week:

The surf forecast for North Era over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Era in the next 12 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 14th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 18th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 18th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Era over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.8
NE
0.4
SSW
1.5
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.5
S
0.7
NE
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)111010966778811881010777975
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18510465405360891271458640317148204116976551385631
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
W
20
W
30
SW
15
SW
5
ESE
10
E
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NE
10
NW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
offoffcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:30AM
0.93
2:43PM
1.39
3:58AM
0.93
3:58PM
1.39
5:10AM
0.98
5:04PM
1.42
6:04AM
1.05
5:59PM
1.45
6:48AM
1.13
6:45PM
1.46
7:25AM
1.21
7:25PM
1.45
7:59AM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:34PM
0.31
7:56AM
0.49
9:57PM
0.30
9:18AM
0.51
11:06PM
0.26
10:34AM
0.48
12:00AM
0.21
11:36AM
0.42
12:44AM
0.17
12:27PM
0.36
1:20AM
0.15
1:12PM
0.30
1:52AM
0.14
Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:48--5:48
Sunset5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:50--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201624241926262022201417171523221921211422
Feels °C (?)1713212016222318171391515131919171616915
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Illawarra

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at North Era (light winds from the NNE at Wattamolla Automatic Weather Station 7 km from North Era). 0.9m 9s swell from the S with a 0.4m 12s groundswell, also from the S and a 0.2m 11s groundswell, also from the E. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the North Era Surf forecast

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

North Era is 13 km (8 miles) from Engadine. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Engadine. Engadine has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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