Towradgi surf break

Towradgi surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 24 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
20.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Towradgi in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 28th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 31st May)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
4
4
0
4
4
3
4
0
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.4
E
11
2.3
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.5
E
12
3
ENE
12
2.5
E
12
2.4
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.3
E
12
3
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.5
ESE
8
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.6
SSE
8
1.7
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
2.5
S
8
4
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1880
1706
1468
1396
1186
1810
2315
2020
1777
1607
1519
1138
1063
847
474
362
270
477
627
850
3786
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
W
5
N
15
NE
5
W
10
S
20
NE
10
WNW
5
W
5
ESE
10
S
25
E
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NW
10
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
on
off
cross
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:17AM1.48m
4:23PM1.40m
4:17AM1.40m
5:08PM1.49m
5:11AM1.34m
5:48PM1.57m
6:00AM1.29m
6:26PM1.65m
6:45AM1.26m
7:03PM1.72m
7:28AM1.24m
7:40PM1.77m
8:11AM1.22m
Low Tide
9:11PM0.70m
9:56AM0.45m
10:20PM0.66m
10:39AM0.47m
11:21PM0.61m
11:16AM0.49m
00:14AM0.55m
11:52AM0.50m
1:01AM0.50m
12:26PM0.51m
1:44AM0.46m
1:01PM0.52m
2:26AM0.43m
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6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
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4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
1
1
2
3
7
5
8
17
5
1
18
13
2
1
Temp °C
19
17
20
20
17
18
19
17
19
19
18
19
19
17
18
17
18
20
19
17
18
18
18
19
19
17
18
17
17
19
19
16
16
20
14
18
15
20
18
16
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.4
E
11
2.3
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.4
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.4
E
12
2.3
E
12
2
E
12
0.3
SSE
8
1.3
E
11
2.5
ESE
8
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.7
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.2
E
9
0.8
E
9
Energy kJ
1880
1706
1468
1396
1186
1248
1638
2020
1777
1607
1132
13
389
847
474
362
255
477
627
246
103
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
11
1.1
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
16
1
S
7
0.2
S
14
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
SE
11
Energy kJ
5
44
34
24
21
9
8
15
23
4
12
10
153
150
26
106
15
12
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
22
0.2
S
19
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
29
52
21
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
12
3
ENE
12
2.3
E
12
3
E
9
2.5
E
9
1.4
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSW
3
2.5
S
8
4
S
11
Energy kJ
1810
2315
1519
1138
1063
236
270
6
850
3786
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
52
0
4
11
0
5
36
0
0
55
0
144
11
0
0
0
0
0
5
90
471
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
5
5
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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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