Peggys surf break

Peggys surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
22.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peggys in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 20th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 100mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
4
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.9
NE
1.4
NE
1
E
3.5
SE
3.5
ESE
4
ESE
3.5
ESE
3.5
ESE
4
ESE
4.5
ESE
4
ESE
4
E
4.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)788886667789910109101091010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14319919113514265432413521831111678207331882210239327413557266531053822
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
20
NE
10
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
25
SSW
35
S
35
SSE
40
S
45
S
20
S
5
SSE
35
E
35
ESE
35
E
35
E
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
onoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:30PM
0.88
5:56AM
1.33
6:33PM
0.89
6:43AM
1.38
7:26PM
0.92
7:26AM
1.45
8:10PM
0.96
8:07AM
1.51
8:50PM
1.00
8:46AM
1.56
9:28PM
1.03
9:23AM
1.59
10:05PM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:59AM
0.48
11:01PM
0.47
12:55PM
0.42
11:54PM
0.47
1:41PM
0.34
12:44AM
0.45
2:22PM
0.28
1:29AM
0.42
3:00PM
0.22
2:12AM
0.38
3:36PM
0.17
2:52AM
0.35
4:11PM
0.13
3:31AM
0.33
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-8:12--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:09--8:09-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
----14234--6135611455192427
Temp. °C242522232320212222212220191820222320202021
Feels °C (?)242322212119212221181914141219242218161618
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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 12 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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