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Little Austi and Main Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Little Austi and Main Beach surf Forecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Austi and Main Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Little Austi and Main Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Austi and Main Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Sunday (May 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 5th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 12th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 12th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Austi and Main Beach over the next 12 days.
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 115 | 173 | 275 | 394 | 313 | 440 | 251 | 150 | 111 | 124 | 135 | 113 | 157 | 163 | 139 | 316 | 333 | 575 | 638 | 955 | 1091 | 1190 | 748 | 503 | 1199 | 470 | 581 | 356 | 304 | 205 | 173 | 177 | 143 | 125 | 125 | 133 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:12PM 1.47 | 6:24AM 1.38 | 6:56PM 1.59 | 7:18AM 1.34 | 7:38PM 1.67 | 8:10AM 1.27 | 8:21PM 1.71 | 9:01AM 1.19 | 9:04PM 1.70 | 9:53AM 1.11 | 9:49PM 1.65 | 10:46AM 1.03 | 10:36PM 1.57 | 11:42AM 0.97 | 11:27PM 1.47 | 12:43PM 0.94 | 12:21AM 1.37 | 1:48PM 0.93 | 1:20AM 1.29 | 2:52PM 0.97 | 2:20AM 1.22 | 3:47PM 1.03 | 3:19AM 1.18 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:50AM 0.07 | 12:23AM 0.19 | 12:33PM 0.08 | 1:17AM 0.10 | 1:14PM 0.12 | 2:10AM 0.03 | 1:56PM 0.17 | 3:01AM 0.01 | 2:37PM 0.25 | 3:52AM 0.03 | 3:19PM 0.33 | 4:44AM 0.08 | 4:03PM 0.41 | 5:38AM 0.16 | 4:51PM 0.48 | 6:35AM 0.23 | 5:46PM 0.55 | 7:32AM 0.29 | 6:51PM 0.60 | 8:28AM 0.32 | 8:04PM 0.62 | 9:19AM 0.33 | 9:16PM 0.60 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Little Austi and Main Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Little Austi and Main Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Little Austi and Main Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little Austi and Main Beach 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 (Little Austi and Main Beach) 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 Little Austi and Main Beach 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.
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