Oilies is the compact harbour-side breakwater wave on the Wollongong Harbour wall, with a distinctly urban feel and left and right peaks shaped by the breakwater rather than an open beach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Oilies in New South Wales.
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The spot sits on the harbour wall, so the water can get choppy fast when the wind is anything other than west.
Southeast swell is the main driver, low to mid tide is the safer window, and rocks, localism, and pollution are part of the setup.
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