Surf Forecast Surf Report

North Era surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 12 Mar 2025 AEDT
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North Era surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Era sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Era this week:

The surf forecast for North Era over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Era in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 12th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 16th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 17th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Era over the next 12 days.

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Wed
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Mon
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
1
NE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
1.7
NE
1.7
NE
3
S
3
S
2.5
S
1.9
S
1.5
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
0.6
ENE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.4
S
0.4
SSE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1
ENE
1.2
NE
1.5
ENE
1.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)8899699666677889999881081514131212565678911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)94103103111619081475882141203255355112916771029593348161967028110642947495892102129111211338792
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
NW
10
N
25
NE
0
NE
5
NNE
20
NE
15
SSW
5
N
20
NE
5
WSW
15
NW
15
N
15
NW
35
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
ESE
5
NW
10
N
25
NE
5
NNW
15
NNE
20
NE
15
N
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
N
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crossglassglasscrosscross-
on
glasscrossglassoffcross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onglasscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:48PM
1.17
8:47AM
1.45
9:21PM
1.23
9:22AM
1.43
9:51PM
1.28
9:56AM
1.38
10:22PM
1.32
10:30AM
1.31
10:52PM
1.34
11:03AM
1.23
11:23PM
1.34
11:38AM
1.14
11:55PM
1.32
12:14PM
1.05
12:32AM
1.29
12:57PM
0.96
1:15AM
1.25
1:51PM
0.89
2:10AM
1.22
3:06PM
0.85
3:19AM
1.22
4:34PM
0.86
4:32AM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:32AM
0.32
3:16PM
0.16
3:10AM
0.28
3:44PM
0.16
3:47AM
0.26
4:10PM
0.18
4:24AM
0.26
4:37PM
0.22
5:02AM
0.28
5:04PM
0.28
5:40AM
0.31
5:32PM
0.34
6:22AM
0.36
6:01PM
0.41
7:09AM
0.42
6:36PM
0.48
8:07AM
0.46
7:20PM
0.53
9:19AM
0.47
8:25PM
0.57
10:37AM
0.43
9:47PM
0.58
11:42AM
0.35
Wed
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Mon
24
Sunrise--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01
Sunset7:19--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:13--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:04--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232124272326302526302634363218181918191820232021242123242123242123242123
Feels °C (?)242324262428292529302832333012111315161619201820222123222123222024232124

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the North Era Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Era provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Era can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Era 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 (North Era) 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 North Era 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.

North Era is 13 km (8 miles) from 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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