Shoalhaven Heads Forecast (beta)

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Forecast issued at 10:53 am AEST on Sunday 19 April 2026.

Forecast for the rest of Sunday

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Sunny
Min
9 °C
Max
21 °C
Precis
Possible rainfall:
0 mm
Chance of any rain:
5%

Illawarra area

Sunny. Winds southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 18 and 22.

Fire Danger
Illawarra/Shoalhaven: Moderate
Southern Ranges: Moderate

Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 2:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]

Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.

Monday 20 April

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Showers
Min
10 °C
Max
22 °C
Precis
Possible rainfall:
0 to 1 mm
Chance of any rain:
40%

Illawarra area

Mostly sunny. The chance of fog and frost inland in the morning. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.

Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 2:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]

Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.

Tuesday 21 April

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Showers
Min
13 °C
Max
21 °C
Precis
Possible rainfall:
0 to 4 mm
Chance of any rain:
70%

Illawarra area

Cloudy. The chance of morning fog about higher ground. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the day then tending south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 21.

Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 2:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]

Wednesday 22 April

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Showers
Min
12 °C
Max
22 °C
Precis
Possible rainfall:
0 to 1 mm
Chance of any rain:
50%

Illawarra area

Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog inland. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.

Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 2:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]

Thursday 23 April

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Partly Cloudy
Min
12 °C
Max
22 °C
Precis
Possible rainfall:
0 mm
Chance of any rain:
30%

Friday 24 April

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Partly Cloudy
Min
11 °C
Max
24 °C
Precis
Possible rainfall:
0 mm
Chance of any rain:
20%

Saturday 25 April

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Partly Cloudy
Min
12 °C
Max
25 °C
Precis
Possible rainfall:
0 mm
Chance of any rain:
10%

The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm AEST Sunday.

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