Peggys surf break

Peggys surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 21 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
22.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peggys in the next 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 5PM. 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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 22nd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 22nd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 21st Jan)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ESE
2.1
ESE
2
ESE
1.8
SE
0.4
NE
1.5
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
0.9
NE
1.2
NE
1.5
NE
1.1
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
SE
0.3
NE
0.6
ENE
0.9
NE
Period(s) (?)1111111113101010109466567715635
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)837102792175758436154109543452926468177137521746635
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
E
5
NW
20
S
30
S
20
SSE
10
SE
15
E
10
N
15
NE
25
NE
5
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
20
SSE
25
S
10
SW
10
ENE
20
NE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:36AM
1.58
11:21PM
1.15
11:13AM
1.53
12:02AM
1.19
11:53AM
1.45
12:46AM
1.24
12:38PM
1.34
1:35AM
1.28
1:31PM
1.21
2:30AM
1.32
2:36PM
1.09
3:31AM
1.37
3:55PM
1.00
4:38AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:18PM
0.10
4:54AM
0.34
5:53PM
0.10
5:41AM
0.37
6:29PM
0.13
6:34AM
0.40
7:08PM
0.18
7:36AM
0.43
7:53PM
0.24
8:49AM
0.43
8:45PM
0.30
10:11AM
0.40
9:47PM
0.35
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-8:08--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:06-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212220201918202018222421262924272522242624
Feels °C (?)202020181413181816212120262926272522252526
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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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