Beach break · Wollongong - Shoalhaven · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A downtown beach break over sand and rock, corner rights off the southern rocks and an A-frame mid-beach. Beginner-to-intermediate friendly only in small, clean conditions, with strong currents reported.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Kiama Surf Beach, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Kiama Surf Beach is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Kiama Surf Beach comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Kiama Surf Beach, you can also check conditions at URBNSURF, Ouano, Île des Pins. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.