Wombarra surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 07 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
21.0° 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 Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (May 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 7th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 7th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
!
1
2
!
!
!
3
2
2
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
8
3.5
S
10
1.9
S
11
2
S
10
3
S
10
3
S
11
2.5
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.7
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.6
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1
S
10
1.6
E
7
1.8
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
385
2228
841
848
1568
2145
1325
486
290
627
476
454
443
744
661
576
326
320
208
233
343
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
20
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
S
10
WSW
5
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
4:51AM1.25m
5:41PM1.35m
5:48AM1.25m
Low Tide
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
10:55PM0.43m
11:14AM0.18m
11:52PM0.31m
11:57AM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
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6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
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5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:04
3
1
2
1
5
3
3
15
6
Temp °C
14
11
19
17
13
18
17
14
18
18
18
18
18
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
18
6
4
13
11
10
15
14
13
18
16
16
15
15
15
17
16
16
16
17
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
10
3
S
10
1.9
S
11
2
S
10
0.4
ENE
11
2.5
S
11
2.2
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.5
S
9
0.6
E
12
0.9
E
14
0.9
E
13
1.7
SSE
11
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1
S
10
1.1
SE
8
0.7
S
9
Energy kJ
200
1570
841
848
41
1613
996
486
290
388
106
293
276
744
187
138
326
320
208
143
87
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.1
S
19
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
S
15
0.8
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.9
E
13
0.1
N
9
0.3
SSE
14
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.7
S
10
0.3
E
11
Energy kJ
6
94
73
58
7
42
43
69
106
110
119
283
268
268
2
40
100
61
39
96
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.4
E
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.3
E
11
Energy kJ
2
2
6
6
23
70
2
4
4
3
4
39
6
5
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
8
3.5
S
10
0.9
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
3
S
10
3
S
11
2.5
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.6
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
10
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.6
ESE
6
1.6
E
7
1.8
E
7
Energy kJ
385
2228
28
24
1568
2145
1325
627
476
454
443
661
576
67
83
188
233
343
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
4
3
4
5
4
3
2
3
4
2
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
20
3
72
3
3
3
3
0
0
15
8
21
15
15
57
128
21
257
257
257
61
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
3
4
5
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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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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