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Werri Point Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Werri Point surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Werri Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Werri Point sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Werri Point this week:
The surf forecast for Werri Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Werri Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 23rd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Werri Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | |
336 | 186 | 378 | 849 | 1134 | 2001 | 2214 | 2027 | 1738 | 1709 | 1575 | 1398 | 1046 | 949 | 872 | 811 | 778 | 666 | 546 | 476 | 396 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 00:10AM1.54m | 1:30PM1.05m | 1:12AM1.44m | 2:34PM1.09m | 2:16AM1.33m | 3:33PM1.16m | 3:19AM1.23m | 4:23PM1.23m | 4:19AM1.16m | 5:07PM1.31m | 5:14AM1.10m | 5:46PM1.38m | 6:04AM1.06m | 6:22PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:13AM0.11m | 6:49PM0.49m | 8:11AM0.17m | 8:04PM0.52m | 9:05AM0.21m | 9:19PM0.50m | 9:52AM0.26m | 10:27PM0.46m | 10:35AM0.29m | 11:26PM0.41m | 11:13AM0.32m | 00:16AM0.35m | 11:49AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 |
4 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 |
 kJ | 200 | 142 | 378 | 849 | 1134 | 2001 | 2214 | 2027 | 1738 | 1709 | 1575 | 1398 | 1046 | 949 | 872 | 811 | 778 | 666 | 546 | 476 | 311 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ESE 6 | S 12 | — | SSW 8 | S 19 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | E 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 55 | 26 | — | 19 | 30 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 74 | 54 | 43 | 39 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 44 | 144 | 396 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | — | — | S 22 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 18 | S 18 |
| kJ | — | 21 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | 27 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | WSW 3 | — | S 9 |
| kJ | 336 | 186 | 164 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | 4 | — | 533 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
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Information about the Werri Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Werri Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Werri Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Werri Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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 Point, 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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