Oilies Surf Guide
Oilies in Illawarra is an exposed breakwater break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the west and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The breakwater breaks offer lefts and rights. Sometimes crowded. Beware of - Rocks - Man-made danger (buoys etc.) - Localism - Pollution - Sharks.
Oilies Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 19.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Oilies:
The best conditions reported for surf at Oilies occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.
Oilies Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 06:03 Local time| jueves 04 | ||||
| 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross- off |
off | off | cross- off |
















