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Sharkies Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Sharkies surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 23 Aug 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 Monday (Aug 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 30th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sharkies over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 1160 | 2055 | 1213 | 1466 | 1498 | 1008 | 701 | 500 | 558 | 940 | 2156 | 871 | 659 | 531 | 597 | 628 | 580 | 312 | 259 | 161 | 60 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:16PM 1.59 | 8:53AM 1.23 | 8:54PM 1.53 | 9:29AM 1.27 | 9:31PM 1.44 | 10:03AM 1.29 | 10:07PM 1.33 | 10:38AM 1.30 | 10:43PM 1.22 | 11:14AM 1.29 | 11:22PM 1.10 | 11:54AM 1.27 | 12:07AM 0.99 | 12:41PM 1.24 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:51AM 0.09 | 2:38PM 0.26 | 3:23AM 0.12 | 3:19PM 0.27 | 3:53AM 0.17 | 4:01PM 0.30 | 4:23AM 0.23 | 4:44PM 0.35 | 4:52AM 0.30 | 5:30PM 0.40 | 5:23AM 0.38 | 6:22PM 0.46 | 5:58AM 0.45 | ||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | ||
| Sunset | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Illawarra
The wind is still cross-off at Sharkies (near gales from the SSW at FlyStanwell 5 km from Sharkies). 2.9m 8s swell from the S with a 1.6m 10s swell from the ENE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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