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Cowries Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Cowries surf Forecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cowries this week:
The surf forecast for Cowries over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cowries in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cowries over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 678 | 786 | 576 | 478 | 392 | 209 | 123 | 82 | 49 | 48 | 45 | 28 | 360 | 816 | 621 | 789 | 495 | 432 | 632 | 706 | 1058 | 1033 | 1465 | 2662 | 1985 | 1269 | 3200 | 3367 | 3268 | 3088 | 2753 | 2047 | 1462 | 1012 | 899 | 601 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | off | glass | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | 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- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:41PM 1.48 | 10:22AM 1.04 | 10:21PM 1.46 | 11:12AM 0.99 | 11:08PM 1.44 | 12:11PM 0.95 | 12:03AM 1.41 | 1:21PM 0.94 | 1:07AM 1.39 | 2:35PM 0.98 | 2:16AM 1.38 | 3:41PM 1.07 | 3:25AM 1.39 | 4:38PM 1.19 | 4:29AM 1.41 | 5:27PM 1.33 | 5:28AM 1.40 | 6:13PM 1.46 | 6:25AM 1.38 | 6:56PM 1.57 | 7:18AM 1.34 | 7:39PM 1.65 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:14PM 0.37 | 4:26AM 0.22 | 3:50PM 0.41 | 5:14AM 0.24 | 4:32PM 0.46 | 6:09AM 0.26 | 5:24PM 0.51 | 7:11AM 0.27 | 6:30PM 0.54 | 8:17AM 0.24 | 7:48PM 0.55 | 9:19AM 0.20 | 9:08PM 0.51 | 10:15AM 0.14 | 10:21PM 0.42 | 11:04AM 0.10 | 11:25PM 0.31 | 11:50AM 0.08 | 12:23AM 0.20 | 12:33PM 0.09 | 1:18AM 0.10 | 1:15PM 0.13 | 2:10AM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 4 | - | 11 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cowries Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cowries provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cowries can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cowries 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 (Cowries) 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 Cowries 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.
Cowries is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Port Kembla. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Kembla. Port Kembla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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