Werri Beach surf break

Werri Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Werri Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Werri Beach sea temperature is
24.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Werri Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Werri Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Werri Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 25th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 26th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 26th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.2
E
1.9
E
1.4
E
1
E
0.4
ESE
0.1
NE
0.3
ENE
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.3
E
Period(s) (?)99121212121111141210101010101099888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3593831016159314159884662357962018181717282714512912
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
15
NNE
5
WNW
5
S
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
45
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
E
10
W
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:44PM
0.96
2:48AM
1.42
4:10PM
0.94
4:05AM
1.41
5:26PM
0.99
5:17AM
1.42
6:26PM
1.07
6:18AM
1.44
7:13PM
1.16
7:10AM
1.45
7:53PM
1.25
7:55AM
1.44
8:29PM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:40AM
0.26
8:04PM
0.49
10:00AM
0.27
9:24PM
0.52
11:14AM
0.24
10:46PM
0.50
12:14PM
0.20
11:56PM
0.44
1:03PM
0.17
12:54AM
0.37
1:43PM
0.15
1:44AM
0.30
2:18PM
0.15
2:29AM
0.25
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--
Sunset-7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:55--6:54--6:52-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----261223-------------
Temp. °C242521252318111415161916182017192119212319
Feels °C (?)252422252318556111413161816192018202017
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Information about the Werri Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Werri Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Werri Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Werri Beach 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 (Werri Beach) 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 Werri Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Werri Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Nowra which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Wollongong, Engadine and Cronulla.

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