Towradgi surf break

Towradgi surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 03 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
21.8° C
(Which is 1.1°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 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 8th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (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

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
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
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
0
2
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
10
3
NE
8
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
E
10
1.4
SSW
8
3
SSE
12
2.5
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.9
S
9
1.9
SSE
10
1.6
S
9
1.4
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
702
985
644
657
684
711
645
640
535
496
410
300
235
219
2711
1663
711
627
667
430
333
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
15
N
15
NNE
15
N
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
W
5
N
25
NE
15
W
20
WNW
25
W
30
W
25
WSW
35
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
W
10
SSE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
High Tide
9:20PM1.75m
9:55AM1.23m
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
Low Tide
4:05AM0.42m
3:22PM0.58m
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
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
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5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
Temp °C
22
19
20
22
17
22
22
15
20
21
15
18
14
10
16
14
12
19
18
15
18
18
17
17
20
16
18
19
12
16
16
13
13
7
2
9
6
8
15
15
13
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
2.2
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
E
10
0.8
E
10
3
SSE
12
2.5
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.9
S
9
1.9
SSE
10
1.6
S
9
1.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
3
673
644
657
684
711
645
640
535
496
410
300
235
115
2711
1663
711
627
667
430
333
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
13
0.6
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
Energy kJ
2
2
2
6
5
6
30
63
34
12
4
21
4
67
32
37
37
37
33
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
17
Energy kJ
17
14
3
2
5
2
8
7
27
18
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
10
3
NE
8
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.1
N
9
0.4
W
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.7
W
4
1.4
SSW
8
0.5
WSW
4
Energy kJ
702
985
7
5
2
2
6
13
219
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
420
4
5
35
0
0
0
0
3
96
0
3
17
105
0
84
0
0
11
0
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
6
2
4
4
5
4
4
5
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
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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