
Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 682 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wollongong North Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wollongong North Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, mate. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet start. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and sloppy surf at Wollongong North Beach. The first proper day to even think about is Sunday the 9th, but with a 2.3ft to 3ft ENE swell at a short 8 to 9 seconds and a cross-onshore wind, it’s messy and not worth paddling out for. The combined energy is weak (95 to 137). That sets the tone for the next several days. Monday the 10th brings a bit more size, up to 6.2ft, but the wind is howling from the NW at 18.6 mph, making it a complete washing machine. The energy jumps to 606, but it’s all wind and chop.
The middle of the week eases right off. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th drop to 1.6ft to 2.3ft, with clean conditions thanks to a cross-offshore or light wind, but the energy is so low (29 to 80) it’s barely a ripple. There’s a glassy morning on Friday the 14th with a 0.7ft swell, but that’s flat. This dead stretch runs right through until the 20th of August – a massive gap of nearly two weeks with absolutely nothing worth chasing.
Things start to look a little more interesting around Thursday the 20th. The swell picks up to 5.2ft from the E with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy hits 294. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a glimmer of hope after all that flatness. That’s about as good as it gets for days.
The standout, and I mean the only real standout in the whole 16-day window, is the morning of Saturday the 22nd of August. The swell is 5.2ft from the E, with a period of 10 seconds, giving that nice groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 485 – moderate to strong. But the best part? The wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The break (Wollongong North Beach) is an exposed beach, so with a long period swell like that, it can sometimes break a bit too straight, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean and have some punch. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. This is the one to point your car at.
Moving into the next week, the morning of Monday the 24th of August also looks good on paper: a 4.9ft swell from the E, a very long 12-second period, glassy wind, and high energy (677). That’s a promising call, but it’s a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt. It’s a classic long-period groundswell, which is best for the points and reefs, but if the wind holds, the beach will still have some clean lines.
For now, forget the rest of the chart. The 22nd morning is your best bet. It’s been a long, dry spell, and this one looks worth the wait.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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48 | 65 | 121 | 188 | 588 | 553 | 181 | 80 | 76 | 65 | 45 | 48 | 49 | 29 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:59AM0.98m | 5:10PM1.58m | 6:05AM1.04m | 6:08PM1.67m | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:01PM1.73m | 7:51AM1.17m | 7:51PM1.75m | 8:36AM1.23m | 8:37PM1.72m | 9:19AM1.28m | 9:22PM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:05PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.38m | 00:08AM0.14m | 11:31AM0.33m | 1:02AM0.05m | 12:29PM0.28m | 1:50AM-0.01m | 1:23PM0.23m | 2:34AM-0.04m | 2:14PM0.20m | 3:15AM-0.02m | 3:03PM0.20m | 3:53AM0.03m | ||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 6 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 |
48 | 65 | 121 | 77 | 588 | 553 | 181 | 80 | 76 | 65 | 45 | 48 | 54 | 343 | 785 | 223 | 313 | 186 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | NE 10 | SSE 8 | E 14 | S 13 | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 19 |
6 | 27 | 6 | 16 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 64 | 37 | 29 | 38 | 49 | 29 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | SE 9 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | S 12 | S 10 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 16 |
14 | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 44 | 8 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 6 | 5 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | N 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | S 11 | W 3 | — | S 9 | S 8 |
2 | 3 | 12 | 188 | 18 | 37 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1269 | 1 | — | 291 | 205 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 1 | 479 | 29 | 147 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 46 |
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The above surf forecast table for Wollongong North Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wollongong North Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wollongong North Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Wollongong North Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Wollongong North Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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