Towradgi surf break

Towradgi surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 AEST
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Towradgi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Towradgi sea temperature is
21.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Towradgi this week:

The surf forecast for Towradgi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Towradgi in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 5th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
0
2
1
0
3
4
2
3
4
2
7
3
2
3
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
3.5
S
10
2.3
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
10
2.1
S
11
2.1
S
11
3.5
S
13
2.2
SSE
11
2
SSE
11
2.2
S
12
1.3
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
711
645
545
452
426
356
245
200
2676
1112
653
693
1124
1084
4232
1146
994
1288
373
778
619
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SE
10
WSW
0
E
20
NE
15
WNW
30
W
35
W
25
WSW
25
W
30
WSW
15
W
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
W
10
S
20
S
15
SW
25
SSW
25
S
15
SSE
off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
10:41AM1.18m
10:36PM1.68m
11:31AM1.14m
11:18PM1.63m
12:27PM1.11m
00:03AM1.57m
1:27PM1.11m
00:53AM1.52m
2:28PM1.13m
1:49AM1.47m
3:22PM1.19m
2:48AM1.45m
4:08PM1.27m
3:48AM1.44m
Low Tide
3:59PM0.65m
5:35AM0.48m
4:38PM0.72m
6:24AM0.51m
5:24PM0.79m
7:16AM0.52m
6:20PM0.83m
8:07AM0.52m
7:27PM0.84m
8:56AM0.50m
8:37PM0.81m
9:42AM0.48m
9:44PM0.73m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
1
6
Temp °C
22
21
16
19
20
16
16
13
11
18
15
13
19
19
15
19
18
15
18
18
17
19
18
13
17
17
14
10
4
2
11
8
8
15
16
13
16
14
12
15
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
3
S
10
2.3
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
10
2.1
S
11
2.1
S
11
3
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
11
2
SSE
11
1.9
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
Energy kJ
711
645
545
452
426
356
245
200
1618
1112
653
693
1124
1084
2160
1146
994
858
373
778
619
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
5
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.8
SSE
16
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.7
E
13
0.8
E
13
1
SSE
15
Energy kJ
12
6
30
55
32
6
1
5
94
50
56
39
40
41
41
318
113
106
166
219
411
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
6
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
16
0.5
E
13
0.7
SSE
16
0.7
E
13
Energy kJ
5
6
21
14
3
1
4
5
85
212
160
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.5
W
3
1
SW
4
3.5
S
10
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
3
3.5
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.5
S
8
Energy kJ
4
4
1
5
35
2676
3
5
6
4232
1288
259
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
4
4
3
4
1
7
1
1
1
1
1
4
Distance (km)
0
5
0
0
260
0
18
102
6
0
92
0
0
6
0
5
102
5
5
5
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
5
4
3
4
4
8
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
2
3
5
4
4
4
5
4
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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Information about the Towradgi Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Towradgi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Towradgi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Towradgi 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 (Towradgi) 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 Towradgi 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.

Towradgi is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Port Kembla. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Kembla. Port Kembla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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