Maroubra
Australia · Australasia
Right now
Partly cloudyWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m ENE
Wind: 7 km/h NW (offshore)
Beach faces: E
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:02Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Warm 22°C water. Shortie or boardshorts.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.5m swell at 6s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 22°C.
AI-generated summary for Maroubra. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Maroubra
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 7am (score: 9). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Maroubra.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Maroubra
Maroubra is a highly exposed, consistent beach break located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia. The bathymetry relies on mobile silica sandbanks, which are strongly influenced by tidal currents and the prominent sandstone headlands bounding the bay. The beach operates optimally on south-easterly groundswells generated by Tasman Sea low-pressure systems, paired with a westerly offshore wind. The interaction between the incoming oceanic swell and the structured sandbars creates steep, high-quality A-frame peaks providing both left and right-hand rides. While hollow barrel sections frequently materialise, particularly towards the northern end, the waves generally offer steep, workable walls suitable for high-performance carving. This balance of power and predictability renders Maroubra ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. The sandy bottom is relatively forgiving, but the notoriously strong littoral rip currents, steep drops, and fiercely competitive local line-up require solid ocean awareness and disciplined paddle fitness to navigate safely.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Maroubra. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Maroubra?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.