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Headlands Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Headlands surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 24 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Headlands this week:
The surf forecast for Headlands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Headlands in the next 12 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Headlands over the next 12 days.
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 293 | 201 | 202 | 178 | 169 | 156 | 154 | 158 | 315 | 268 | 130 | 707 | 691 | 645 | 403 | 260 | 246 | 347 | 308 | 259 | 7024 | 2702 | 2929 | 6674 | 3013 | 2132 | 1589 | 2174 | 2248 | 1724 | 1495 | 1020 | 904 | 1358 | 1268 | 1051 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:43PM 1.31 | 5:43AM 1.43 | 6:26PM 1.46 | 6:37AM 1.43 | 7:09PM 1.59 | 7:30AM 1.41 | 7:52PM 1.68 | 8:23AM 1.34 | 8:37PM 1.74 | 9:16AM 1.26 | 9:23PM 1.74 | 10:12AM 1.16 | 10:12PM 1.70 | 11:11AM 1.07 | 11:06PM 1.61 | 12:15PM 1.00 | 12:04AM 1.51 | 1:26PM 0.96 | 1:09AM 1.41 | 2:39PM 0.97 | 2:16AM 1.32 | 3:43PM 1.03 | 3:21AM 1.26 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:22AM 0.11 | 11:38PM 0.31 | 12:06PM 0.06 | 12:34AM 0.18 | 12:48PM 0.05 | 1:27AM 0.07 | 1:30PM 0.07 | 2:20AM -0.01 | 2:13PM 0.12 | 3:14AM -0.04 | 2:57PM 0.20 | 4:09AM -0.02 | 3:42PM 0.28 | 5:07AM 0.03 | 4:32PM 0.38 | 6:08AM 0.11 | 5:28PM 0.46 | 7:14AM 0.18 | 6:34PM 0.53 | 8:19AM 0.24 | 7:50PM 0.57 | 9:20AM 0.27 | 9:08PM 0.57 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 4 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Headlands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Headlands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Headlands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Headlands 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 (Headlands) 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 Headlands 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.
Headlands is 19 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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