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/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Oilies surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Oilies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oilies sea temperature is
20.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oilies this week:
The surf forecast for Oilies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oilies in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oilies over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 8 | |
710 | 363 | 252 | 252 | 545 | 284 | 359 | 366 | 241 | 209 | 166 | 139 | 153 | 82 | 145 | 195 | 173 | 197 | 195 | 189 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:49AM1.47m | 3:22PM1.19m | 2:48AM1.45m | 4:08PM1.27m | 3:48AM1.44m | 4:50PM1.38m | 4:46AM1.44m | 5:32PM1.51m | 5:42AM1.44m | 6:14PM1.64m | 6:36AM1.44m | 6:58PM1.76m | 7:30AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM0.84m | 8:56AM0.50m | 8:37PM0.81m | 9:42AM0.48m | 9:44PM0.73m | 10:26AM0.44m | 10:45PM0.62m | 11:08AM0.41m | 11:42PM0.50m | 11:50AM0.39m | 00:37AM0.39m | 12:32PM0.38m | 1:30AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 |
 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | 5:01 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 |
14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 8 |
 kJ | 710 | 363 | 252 | 252 | 356 | 284 | 359 | 366 | 241 | 209 | 166 | 100 | 153 | 82 | 145 | 195 | 173 | 197 | 195 | 189 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 6 | E 11 | E 6 | E 6 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 42 | 43 | 70 | 78 | 104 | 229 | 225 | 268 | 148 | 138 | 31 | 39 | 59 | 52 | 57 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | S 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 14 | NE 10 | E 12 | SSE 21 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 6 | 50 | 135 | 118 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 69 | 42 | 38 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 545 | — | — | — | 22 | 32 | — | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 64 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Oilies Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Oilies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oilies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oilies 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 (Oilies) 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 Oilies 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.
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