Towradgi surf break

Towradgi surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 04 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Towradgi in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. 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 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 5th May)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 8th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 8th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
3
1
3
3
0
2
2
1
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
3.5
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.3
S
11
2.3
S
10
2.2
S
10
2.2
S
10
2
S
10
1.8
SSE
10
2
S
10
1.7
S
11
1.2
SSE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
678
680
698
645
545
452
416
346
290
196
2199
1544
1224
1141
1020
1040
816
640
771
669
733
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
10
W
15
WSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
0
SSE
20
NE
15
WNW
25
W
35
W
30
WSW
25
W
30
W
15
W
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
W
5
S
25
S
15
SW
20
SSW
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:58PM1.72m
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
Low Tide
4:49AM0.45m
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
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
1
Temp °C
22
17
22
21
16
19
20
15
17
12
10
17
14
12
18
18
14
19
18
16
17
20
17
18
18
13
17
17
13
12
4
2
10
7
8
15
16
12
16
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.3
S
11
2.3
S
10
2.2
S
10
2.2
S
10
2
S
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
0.5
E
11
1.2
SSE
16
Energy kJ
678
680
698
645
545
452
416
346
290
196
1249
1544
1201
1141
1020
1040
816
640
574
65
733
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.4
S
6
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
17
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.1
NE
10
1
S
11
Energy kJ
2
6
5
6
30
74
45
11
2
23
92
49
34
38
40
40
37
38
41
4
223
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
19
0.4
ENE
11
0.1
N
10
0.6
E
12
Energy kJ
6
21
14
3
2
28
40
2
113
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.3
W
3
0.8
WSW
4
3.5
S
10
0.4
WSW
3
2.5
SSW
10
2
S
10
1.7
S
11
1.6
S
7
Energy kJ
2
7
2
1
19
2199
3
1224
771
669
264
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
1
2
3
1
Distance (km)
18
0
0
5
0
0
81
0
0
102
92
0
102
0
0
11
0
6
102
2
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
2
4
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
4
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
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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