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Sharkies Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Sharkies surf Forecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sharkies this week:
The surf forecast for Sharkies over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sharkies in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sharkies over the next 12 days.
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 67 | 91 | 114 | 219 | 352 | 188 | 207 | 316 | 186 | 107 | 79 | 92 | 103 | 172 | 165 | 307 | 320 | 293 | 422 | 193 | 260 | 197 | 205 | 1238 | 1317 | 1169 | 1114 | 1493 | 689 | 3045 | 2016 | 1961 | 1196 | 821 | 833 | 300 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:21PM 1.06 | 5:05AM 1.25 | 5:57PM 1.14 | 5:49AM 1.26 | 6:29PM 1.23 | 6:28AM 1.26 | 6:59PM 1.31 | 7:06AM 1.25 | 7:29PM 1.39 | 7:43AM 1.23 | 8:00PM 1.45 | 8:20AM 1.19 | 8:31PM 1.48 | 8:58AM 1.15 | 9:04PM 1.50 | 9:37AM 1.09 | 9:40PM 1.49 | 10:20AM 1.04 | 10:20PM 1.47 | 11:09AM 0.99 | 11:07PM 1.44 | 12:08PM 0.95 | 12:02AM 1.41 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:56PM 0.53 | 11:41AM 0.30 | 11:45PM 0.46 | 12:13PM 0.27 | 12:27AM 0.39 | 12:42PM 0.25 | 1:07AM 0.32 | 1:11PM 0.25 | 1:45AM 0.26 | 1:40PM 0.26 | 2:23AM 0.22 | 2:09PM 0.28 | 3:02AM 0.20 | 2:40PM 0.32 | 3:42AM 0.20 | 3:12PM 0.36 | 4:25AM 0.22 | 3:49PM 0.40 | 5:12AM 0.24 | 4:31PM 0.45 | 6:08AM 0.26 | 5:23PM 0.50 | 7:10AM 0.27 | |||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 |
| Sunset | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sharkies Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sharkies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sharkies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sharkies 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 (Sharkies) 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 Sharkies 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.
Sharkies is 20 km (12 miles) from Wollongong. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wollongong. Wollongong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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