Wombarra surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 29 Apr 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 (Apr 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wombarra in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 2nd May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
!
!
0
!
3
2
2
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.5
NE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
10
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
96
85
94
94
122
102
143
220
168
421
708
743
808
708
597
424
482
652
640
533
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
ENE
20
NE
10
WNW
10
N
15
NE
10
NW
15
N
25
NE
15
N
15
N
30
NE
15
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:08PM1.39m
7:21AM1.19m
7:41PM1.45m
8:02AM1.16m
8:13PM1.48m
8:41AM1.12m
8:46PM1.49m
9:20AM1.07m
9:20PM1.47m
10:00AM1.03m
9:56PM1.44m
10:42AM0.98m
10:35PM1.39m
Low Tide
12:45PM0.23m
1:26AM0.28m
1:16PM0.25m
2:06AM0.23m
1:47PM0.28m
2:45AM0.21m
2:18PM0.32m
3:24AM0.21m
2:51PM0.37m
4:03AM0.22m
3:25PM0.41m
4:45AM0.26m
4:01PM0.46m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
1
1
1
14
Temp °C
20
20
19
22
21
18
22
20
18
22
22
20
24
23
19
22
22
15
20
21
14
20
20
20
20
19
18
20
19
18
21
20
19
21
20
20
20
20
11
16
17
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
14
2.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
12
2.2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
10
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
Energy kJ
76
96
85
94
94
122
102
143
220
168
1
4
643
3
708
597
424
482
652
640
533
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSW
5
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
5
5
5
33
19
14
11
10
4
5
4
3
2
2
2
6
6
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
9
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
6
6
6
4
3
4
5
7
6
6
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.7
ENE
4
1.9
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.5
NE
8
2.5
ENE
8
0.6
WSW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
4
15
421
708
743
808
8
14
12
3
5
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
185
0
11
107
0
0
11
0
0
446
2
257
122
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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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