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Sharkies Surf Forecast
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Sharkies surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 08 Jul 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sharkies this week:
The surf forecast for Sharkies over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2ft and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 4s. Another secondary swell of 3ft and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sharkies in the next 12 days are 7ft 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) 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 5ft 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 10) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 13th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 13th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sharkies over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sun 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 52 | 25 | 47 | 94 | 94 | 65 | 41 | 546 | 395 | 204 | 545 | 462 | 1569 | 621 | 393 | 260 | 136 | 98 | 431 | 269 | 475 | 342 | 258 | 66 | 705 | 691 | 757 | 431 | 223 | 138 | 111 | 26 | 443 | 2556 | 2386 | 2108 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 7:17AM 3.18 | 7:15PM 5.02 | 8:00AM 3.28 | 7:56PM 5.15 | 8:41AM 3.38 | 8:36PM 5.28 | 9:23AM 3.48 | 9:15PM 5.28 | 10:05AM 3.58 | 9:56PM 5.22 | 10:48AM 3.71 | 10:38PM 5.05 | 11:34AM 3.87 | 11:23PM 4.76 | 12:23PM 4.04 | 12:14AM 4.4 | 1:16PM 4.23 | 1:12AM 3.97 | 2:13PM 4.43 | 2:21AM 3.61 | 3:13PM 4.66 | 3:38AM 3.35 | 4:14PM 4.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 1:28AM 0.85 | 12:37PM 1.35 | 2:09AM 0.66 | 1:20PM 1.25 | 2:48AM 0.52 | 2:03PM 1.18 | 3:26AM 0.39 | 2:46PM 1.15 | 4:05AM 0.3 | 3:30PM 1.15 | 4:43AM 0.26 | 4:18PM 1.21 | 5:22AM 0.3 | 5:11PM 1.28 | 6:03AM 0.39 | 6:10PM 1.38 | 6:46AM 0.52 | 7:18PM 1.41 | 7:34AM 0.72 | 8:34PM 1.35 | 8:28AM 0.92 | 9:53PM 1.15 | 9:27AM 1.08 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sun 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 52 | 63 | 63 | 54 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 64 | 63 | 52 | 66 | 64 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 52 | 57 | 55 | 50 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 52 | 64 | 66 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 57 |
| Feels °F (?) | 48 | 57 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 50 | 46 | 45 | 59 | 59 | 46 | 59 | 61 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 41 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 48 | 59 | 61 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 52 | 52 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 63°F on Wed morning, min 48°F on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 66°F on Sun morning, min 48°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Wed morning, min 46°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 66°F on Fri afternoon, min 48°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sharkies Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sharkies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sharkies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sharkies 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 (Sharkies) 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 Sharkies 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.
Sharkies is 20 km (12 miles) from Wollongong. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wollongong. Wollongong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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