Peggys surf break

Peggys surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 11 May 2026 AEST
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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
19.9° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peggys in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 18th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 18th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peggys over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
1.6
SE
10
1.5
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.4
E
8
1.9
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
ENE
9
2
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
284
272
148
138
69
39
499
172
119
139
116
107
96
118
233
586
575
533
517
463
724
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SE
10
W
5
S
5
ESE
5
NW
5
NW
10
NE
10
WNW
5
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
4:03PM1.13m
3:45AM1.25m
4:49PM1.25m
4:43AM1.26m
5:32PM1.39m
5:39AM1.26m
6:15PM1.52m
6:35AM1.26m
6:58PM1.64m
7:29AM1.25m
7:43PM1.72m
8:24AM1.21m
8:31PM1.77m
9:20AM1.17m
Low Tide
9:45PM0.53m
10:20AM0.22m
10:48PM0.43m
11:03AM0.18m
11:44PM0.30m
11:47AM0.16m
00:38AM0.18m
12:31PM0.15m
1:31AM0.07m
1:15PM0.17m
2:24AM-0.01m
2:02PM0.20m
3:18AM-0.04m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:01
5:00
5:00
1
1
4
2
2
2
3
2
2
Temp °C
19
18
19
19
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
19
18
16
19
19
17
21
19
17
21
17
17
16
16
14
15
15
14
16
16
17
18
17
15
19
20
18
21
19
17
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
13
1.5
SSE
11
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.9
S
10
0.4
E
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.4
E
8
1.9
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
ENE
9
2
E
10
Energy kJ
892
503
148
138
69
158
38
115
79
139
116
107
96
118
233
586
575
533
517
463
724
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
24
0.4
E
11
0.3
S
17
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
284
272
16
4
11
39
50
21
9
59
59
42
39
23
12
13
5
3
3
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
10
0.3
S
19
0.1
S
22
0.3
S
14
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
4
3
3
2
64
9
36
9
8
8
8
24
15
7
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.3
ESE
6
1.6
SE
10
1.5
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
511
480
532
112
499
172
119
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
28
75
0
426
107
87
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
3
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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