When should you surf Kiama Surf Beach today?
The strongest signal points around 6h with a 80/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Kiama Surf Beach surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Kiama Surf Beach (Wollongong - Shoalhaven).
Best score today
806h
Now
8002:00
Waves
1.3 m
8 s
Wind
6 km/h
Onshore · E
Tide
▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00
range 0.9 m
Light
06:12 → 19:12
Best windows today
6h80/100
1.3 m · 8 s · 2 km/h
7h70/100
1.3 m · 8 s · 6 km/h
8h70/100
1.2 m · 8 s · 6 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 70 | 1.3 m · 7 s | 1 km/h · E | high tide |
| 01:00 | 70 | 1.3 m · 7 s | 1 km/h · N | high tide |
| 02:00 | 80 | 1.3 m · 7 s | 0 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 80 | 1.3 m · 7 s | 1 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 80 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 1 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 80 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 1 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 80 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 2 km/h · W | low tide |
| 07:00 | 70 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 70 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 70 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 3 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 40 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 7 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 40 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 7 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 9 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 12 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 4 km/h · N | low tide |
| 21:00 | 60 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 4 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | 60 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 4 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 70 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Kiama Surf Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Kiama Surf Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Kiama Surf Beach.