Wombarra surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 AEST
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Wombarra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wombarra sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wombarra this week:

The surf forecast for Wombarra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wombarra in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 7th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
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
3
1
2
0
0
!
!
1
!
!
!
3
2
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
E
10
3.5
S
11
2.2
S
10
1.7
S
10
3
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.6
S
9
1.6
S
9
1.7
S
10
1.9
S
17
1.9
SSE
16
1.7
SSE
13
1.2
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
634
595
487
432
300
200
2831
1009
555
2000
1636
1548
687
476
450
413
555
1996
1776
1026
407
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
0
E
15
NE
15
W
30
W
25
SW
20
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
5
S
20
S
15
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
10:35PM1.39m
11:27AM0.94m
11:17PM1.34m
12:18PM0.90m
00:03AM1.30m
1:17PM0.89m
00:55AM1.26m
2:20PM0.92m
1:52AM1.24m
3:20PM0.99m
2:52AM1.23m
4:12PM1.09m
3:52AM1.24m
4:58PM1.22m
Low Tide
5:30AM0.30m
4:40PM0.51m
6:20AM0.33m
5:26PM0.55m
7:13AM0.35m
6:22PM0.59m
8:07AM0.34m
7:30PM0.61m
8:59AM0.31m
8:43PM0.59m
9:46AM0.26m
9:52PM0.53m
10:31AM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
1
2
3
1
2
Temp °C
15
20
20
15
15
15
10
19
17
13
18
17
13
18
18
17
17
16
19
19
18
12
18
17
14
6
8
3
12
11
9
14
13
11
15
15
14
15
14
15
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
E
10
3
S
11
2.2
S
10
1.7
S
10
2.4
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.3
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.6
S
9
0.8
E
12
0.9
E
13
1.9
S
17
1.9
SSE
16
1.7
SSE
13
1.2
S
12
Energy kJ
634
595
487
432
300
200
1985
1009
555
1222
1636
1190
687
476
450
199
276
1996
1776
1026
407
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
3
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.4
S
6
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
13
0.7
E
13
0.3
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
Energy kJ
2
78
44
11
9
3
94
52
59
62
41
64
65
119
156
39
187
272
199
138
100
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
18
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
54
16
14
12
4
6
2
2
6
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
4
0.4
NW
2
1.2
WSW
4
1.5
SSW
6
3.5
S
11
0.8
W
4
0.9
WSW
4
3
S
10
2.5
S
11
1.6
S
9
1.7
S
10
1.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
4
2
52
149
2831
19
23
2000
1548
413
555
195
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
1
2
5
3
4
5
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
1
3
Distance (km)
0
0
235
0
62
3
3
35
118
3
26
96
0
3
96
2
21
21
57
128
128
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
5
3
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
2
3
5
4
4
5
4
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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Information about the Wombarra Surf forecast

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

Wombarra is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Engadine. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Engadine. Engadine has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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