Towradgi surf break

Towradgi surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 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 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
0
2
1
0
5
4
3
2
3
2
4
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NE
8
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
3.5
S
10
2.5
SSE
10
2
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
10
2.3
SSE
12
1.7
S
12
1.8
SSE
10
1.9
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
890
644
657
680
724
657
640
525
424
400
290
200
2788
1202
783
332
307
1413
800
707
1029
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
10
W
15
W
10
SSW
10
W
5
N
25
NE
15
W
25
W
35
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
25
W
15
W
5
SW
10
SE
10
WNW
10
SSE
15
SSE
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
3:22PM1.19m
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
rain showers
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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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5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
1
1
1
Temp °C
19
18
20
17
22
22
15
20
21
15
15
13
11
18
18
14
19
18
15
18
18
18
16
19
17
19
19
12
17
16
12
9
4
3
13
12
11
16
16
13
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
3
S
10
2.5
SSE
10
2
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
10
2.3
SSE
12
1.7
S
12
1.8
SSE
10
0.4
ENE
10
Energy kJ
713
644
657
680
724
657
640
525
424
400
290
200
1700
1202
783
332
307
1413
800
707
34
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
S
6
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
11
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.9
SSE
12
0.4
ENE
11
1.1
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
17
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
2
2
2
6
5
6
30
68
34
12
2
2
94
50
34
38
220
38
566
227
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
21
4
3
2
4
37
37
35
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NE
8
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
NE
2
0.3
W
2
0.4
WSW
3
1
WSW
4
3.5
S
10
0.5
W
3
1.9
SSE
12
Energy kJ
890
3
4
1
1
3
37
2788
5
1029
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
5
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
5
Distance (km)
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
81
0
6
92
0
0
0
0
0
81
0
11
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
5
4
3
2
3
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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