North Era surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 03 Jul 2025 AEST
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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
17.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Thursday (Jul 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Era in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 3rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 3rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 3rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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

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Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SSE
4.5
S
3.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.3
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.5
SE
1.3
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
ENE
1
S
0.8
S
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
1.1
SW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.4
S
0.2
E
0.1
E
1.1
SW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)111111101010999981099771010111010111168781110998129713
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)582851016048156412718065293472321691351128354129100644239486080621301001381251882441746533264109865
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
25
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
NW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NE
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
W
15
NW
10
N
20
NW
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
NW
15
NNW
30
WNW
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
NE
10
NW
15
NW
10
NW
10
W
20
W
25
W
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
onoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:56PM
1.16
2:41AM
1.01
3:45PM
1.21
3:44AM
0.94
4:33PM
1.26
4:49AM
0.91
5:18PM
1.31
5:49AM
0.92
6:03PM
1.37
6:41AM
0.94
6:45PM
1.43
7:28AM
0.96
7:27PM
1.49
8:11AM
0.99
8:07PM
1.54
8:52AM
1.02
8:47PM
1.57
9:32AM
1.05
9:26PM
1.59
10:14AM
1.08
10:06PM
1.57
10:57AM
1.12
10:48PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:05PM
0.56
8:56AM
0.38
10:12PM
0.53
9:40AM
0.42
11:14PM
0.48
10:28AM
0.44
12:07AM
0.41
11:16AM
0.45
12:54AM
0.34
12:03PM
0.43
1:38AM
0.28
12:49PM
0.41
2:19AM
0.22
1:32PM
0.38
2:59AM
0.17
2:14PM
0.36
3:37AM
0.13
2:56PM
0.35
4:16AM
0.10
3:40PM
0.35
4:54AM
0.08
4:27PM
0.36
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Sunrise7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:00--7:00--7:00--
Sunset-4:57--4:57--4:58--4:58--4:59--4:59--5:00--5:00--5:00--5:01--5:01--5:02-
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Rain (mm)
-----------111----------------------
Temp. °C161613161513151614181814161612161613141410161211161510151612171712131110
Feels °C (?)9109131311121412151713131391314812107954111061313914138643

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

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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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