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Peggys Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Peggys surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Peggys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Peggys sea temperature is
20.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peggys this week:
The surf forecast for Peggys over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Peggys in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.0m 13s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peggys over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | |
313 | 505 | 755 | 808 | 826 | 682 | 554 | 433 | 563 | 591 | 1245 | 667 | 447 | 191 | 194 | 149 | 229 | 195 | 296 | 249 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:43PM1.72m | 8:24AM1.21m | 8:31PM1.77m | 9:20AM1.17m | 9:20PM1.77m | 10:17AM1.11m | 10:13PM1.73m | 11:18AM1.07m | 11:09PM1.65m | 12:22PM1.04m | 00:09AM1.55m | 1:28PM1.05m | 1:11AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:24AM-0.01m | 2:02PM0.20m | 3:18AM-0.04m | 2:50PM0.25m | 4:14AM-0.04m | 3:41PM0.31m | 5:12AM0.00m | 4:36PM0.37m | 6:11AM0.06m | 5:38PM0.44m | 7:12AM0.11m | 6:47PM0.49m | 8:10AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 |
 | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | 4:58 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 18 |
19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 12 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 313 | 505 | 755 | 808 | 826 | 682 | 554 | 433 | 563 | 591 | 1245 | 667 | 447 | 191 | 194 | 149 | 229 | 144 | 296 | 249 | 629 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 8 | — | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 3 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | E 11 | — | S 18 | E 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 89 | — | — | — | 195 | — | 6 | 202 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 2 | SSW 3 | S 5 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 3666 | 3843 | 5078 | 12750 | 14821 | 13059 | 8130 | 3706 | 2844 | 1436 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Peggys Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Peggys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Peggys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Peggys 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 (Peggys) 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 Peggys 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Peggys, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.
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