Werri Point surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

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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 1.1°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 Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Werri Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 18th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 21st May)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 21st May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
6
7
0
1
4
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
11
3.5
SSE
11
4
SSE
12
4.5
SSE
12
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
E
10
3
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
663
724
826
758
617
490
487
894
1124
666
551
3387
5346
6539
108
75
1824
705
291
174
194
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
NNE
5
NW
10
WSW
5
WSW
0
NNW
10
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
S
15
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
W
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:31PM1.75m
9:22AM1.16m
9:21PM1.76m
10:20AM1.11m
10:14PM1.72m
11:20AM1.07m
11:10PM1.64m
12:24PM1.04m
00:10AM1.54m
1:30PM1.05m
1:12AM1.44m
2:34PM1.09m
2:16AM1.33m
Low Tide
2:03PM0.22m
3:19AM-0.04m
2:51PM0.27m
4:15AM-0.04m
3:42PM0.32m
5:13AM-0.00m
4:38PM0.39m
6:13AM0.05m
5:40PM0.45m
7:13AM0.11m
6:49PM0.49m
8:11AM0.17m
8:04PM0.52m
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:48
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5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
3
4
12
7
Temp °C
21
20
18
19
18
17
15
14
14
17
17
13
17
17
13
17
17
14
18
18
14
20
20
18
18
17
17
15
9
10
11
12
9
12
13
9
12
13
11
15
16
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
11
3.5
SSE
11
4
SSE
12
4.5
SSE
12
4.5
SSE
12
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
2.2
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1
E
10
Energy kJ
663
724
826
758
617
490
487
894
1124
666
551
3387
5346
6539
5359
75
75
705
291
174
194
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
15
1.7
SSE
10
1.3
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
E
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.9
SSE
8
Energy kJ
3
4
565
407
292
231
108
70
106
110
88
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
Energy kJ
38
35
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
4
3
S
9
3
S
9
3.5
S
10
4.5
S
11
5
S
12
5
S
12
5
S
12
4
S
11
3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
13
1233
1681
2522
4570
7894
8200
7233
3385
1824
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
9
6
7
9
1
4
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
37
0
0
0
9
0
0
9
0
0
6
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
9
9
7
9
8
4
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
9
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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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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