Towradgi surf break

Towradgi surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 28 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
20.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Towradgi surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, E swell with 566 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with E swell.

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 Friday (May 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Towradgi in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 28th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
1.3
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
577
489
450
450
514
358
279
151
162
121
85
83
80
83
59
57
71
47
82
49
252
Wind (km/h)
30
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
W
15
WSW
30
WSW
15
W
25
W
25
W
15
W
10
WSW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
15
NW
30
W
35
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
6:26PM1.65m
6:45AM1.26m
7:03PM1.72m
7:28AM1.24m
7:40PM1.77m
8:11AM1.22m
8:17PM1.80m
8:55AM1.21m
8:54PM1.80m
9:40AM1.20m
9:32PM1.78m
10:26AM1.19m
10:11PM1.74m
11:13AM1.18m
Low Tide
1:01AM0.50m
12:26PM0.51m
1:44AM0.46m
1:01PM0.52m
2:26AM0.43m
1:38PM0.54m
3:07AM0.41m
2:16PM0.57m
3:49AM0.39m
2:55PM0.61m
4:30AM0.39m
3:36PM0.66m
5:12AM0.40m
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
2
3
1
Temp °C
19
19
20
19
16
19
17
15
17
15
13
17
17
12
17
15
16
17
15
14
15
16
16
16
16
13
15
11
12
11
8
6
14
14
8
11
10
12
11
8
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.4
S
8
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
1.3
S
9
Energy kJ
577
489
450
450
341
358
270
151
162
121
85
83
80
83
59
57
71
47
82
49
252
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
17
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
0.9
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
7
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.3
E
12
0.1
NE
6
0.4
S
6
0.6
E
10
Energy kJ
21
18
6
514
339
279
112
63
31
29
31
33
12
15
12
4
24
2
11
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
6
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
6
0.3
E
12
0.2
NNE
8
Energy kJ
5
4
4
8
16
15
16
3
3
3
1
1
25
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
6
2
S
6
1.9
S
7
1.8
S
8
0.3
W
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.3
W
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
NNE
3
1
N
4
0.8
N
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
134
314
392
377
1
5
1
3
3
9
1
1
4
35
17
12
10
31
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
31
31
31
31
0
0
18
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
3
23
0
17
136
84
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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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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