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Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Wollongong North Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
22.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 439 | 162 | 73 | 44 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1147 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross | glass | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:26AM 1.36 | 6:13PM 1.28 | 6:13AM 1.39 | 6:51PM 1.41 | 7:00AM 1.40 | 7:29PM 1.53 | 7:47AM 1.39 | 8:09PM 1.62 | 8:36AM 1.34 | 8:52PM 1.67 | 9:27AM 1.26 | 9:37PM 1.69 | 10:21AM 1.17 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:17PM 0.43 | 11:56AM 0.17 | 12:08AM 0.33 | 12:33PM 0.12 | 12:57AM 0.22 | 1:11PM 0.10 | 1:45AM 0.12 | 1:49PM 0.10 | 2:34AM 0.05 | 2:29PM 0.14 | 3:25AM 0.02 | 3:11PM 0.20 | 4:19AM 0.03 | 3:56PM 0.28 | ||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 20 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 18 | |
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Information about the Wollongong North Beach Surf forecast
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.
Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Wollongong North Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Engadine, Cronulla and Caringbah.
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