Wombarra surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

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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
21.3° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wombarra in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 3rd May)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 3rd May)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
!
!
!
!
!
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
0
0
!
!
!
0
!
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
12
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.7
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
E
10
0.9
ENE
10
1.6
SSW
7
2.3
S
11
3
S
12
2.1
S
11
2.2
S
10
2.2
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
731
868
1365
874
863
872
959
759
913
617
606
585
349
284
150
279
1348
2188
974
900
800
Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
NE
15
N
10
NW
15
NNW
10
WSW
20
W
10
SW
10
W
5
NNW
20
NE
10
W
15
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
35
W
30
W
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
W
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:20PM1.47m
10:00AM1.03m
9:56PM1.44m
10:42AM0.98m
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
Low Tide
2:51PM0.37m
4:03AM0.22m
3:25PM0.41m
4:45AM0.26m
4:01PM0.46m
5:30AM0.30m
4:40PM0.51m
6:20AM0.33m
5:26PM0.55m
7:13AM0.35m
6:22PM0.59m
8:07AM0.34m
7:30PM0.61m
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clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
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5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
4
1
Temp °C
23
21
20
23
18
17
23
23
15
21
19
15
22
21
11
14
13
11
18
17
14
19
18
19
21
17
17
19
20
12
17
15
14
16
15
5
6
6
4
14
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
10
0.1
S
12
2.5
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
12
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.7
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
E
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
E
9
2.3
S
11
3
S
12
2.1
S
11
0.4
ENE
10
2.2
S
9
Energy kJ
731
3
1116
874
863
872
959
759
913
617
606
585
349
284
150
85
1348
2188
974
36
800
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
S
18
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
7
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
14
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.1
S
19
0.4
ENE
10
Energy kJ
3
3
2
2
6
5
2
24
78
25
7
2
2
16
63
46
55
7
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
17
Energy kJ
6
6
39
14
12
9
5
2
2
7
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ENE
10
2.5
NE
10
0.4
SW
4
0.4
NE
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.7
W
3
1.2
WSW
5
1.6
SSW
7
0.9
WSW
4
2.2
S
10
Energy kJ
868
1365
6
3
1
2
11
59
279
32
900
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
4
3
4
3
Distance (km)
2
446
2
2
2
2
3
2
0
0
122
0
0
0
2
182
343
3
15
65
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
2
3
4
6
7
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
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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