The Bombie surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 AEST
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The Bombie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bombie sea temperature is
22.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bombie this week:

The surf forecast for The Bombie over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bombie in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 15th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 22nd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
2
2
4
2
0
3
1
0
1
0
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
1
SSE
1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.2
SSE
3
S
1.9
SSE
3
S
3
S
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.2
SSE
2.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)99998851011121111111212111110101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21718117396433263180087825442521159916311824174714881464146111639701010
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
W
25
S
10
WSW
10
S
20
SSE
15
SW
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
SW
15
SSW
25
S
20
SW
25
SSW
30
S
20
SW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrossononcrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:51PM
1.41
7:00AM
1.40
7:29PM
1.53
7:47AM
1.39
8:09PM
1.62
8:36AM
1.34
8:51PM
1.67
9:27AM
1.26
9:37PM
1.69
10:21AM
1.17
10:26PM
1.66
11:21AM
1.08
11:21PM
1.59
12:28PM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:57AM
0.22
1:11PM
0.09
1:45AM
0.12
1:49PM
0.10
2:34AM
0.05
2:29PM
0.14
3:25AM
0.02
3:11PM
0.20
4:19AM
0.03
3:56PM
0.28
5:17AM
0.07
4:47PM
0.36
6:22AM
0.13
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22
Sunset5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:27--5:25--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------21--------12---
Temp. °C211926262027231518171418161418181516181519
Feels °C (?)191923241724191314131114111113131111121116
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Information about the The Bombie Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Bombie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bombie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bombie 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 (The Bombie) 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 The Bombie 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 The Bombie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 7 km (4 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 14 km (9 miles) away, Engadine, Cronulla and Caringbah.

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