Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 605 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m 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 1.6m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 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
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Wollongong North Beach.
Straight up, the next week and a half is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long, flat spell before anything worth getting wet for shows up. The first ten days or so are filled with tiny, weak waves and poor conditions, so don't bother rushing down there.
Starting Monday, August 10th, we've got a moderate 6ft swell from the ENE, but it's a complete mess with a strong cross-shore wind. The wave energy is a messy 501, and it's just poor. That carries on through the week, with the swell dropping right off. By Tuesday, August 11th, the swell is down to 2ft, and while the wind goes cross-offshore, it's just not enough to get excited about. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
We see a few days with glassy or light offshore winds, like Thursday, August 13th, and Friday, August 14th, but the swell is a pathetic 1.0ft to 1ft. You'd be lucky to get a knee-high ripple. The whole first week is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing.
The pattern continues into the second week. A bit of a bump shows up on August 18th with a 4ft ESE swell, but the wind is cross-shore and the energy is weak (82). Not worth it.
Finally, the standout appears on Friday, August 21st. The morning is looking like the real deal. We get a 6ft NE swell, with a combined energy of 624, and the wind is glassy. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions". This is the one to circle. The swell direction is NE, which is a bit off the optimum for this spot, but with clean, glassy conditions, it'll be worth the paddle. The 6ft size is getting into the range that might be a bit much for beginners, but it's a solid size for the more experienced crew. Be aware that crowds are possible here.
After that, the swell stays similar in size but the wind turns onshore, ruining the quality. The morning of August 25th might offer a last chance with a 4ft E swell and glassy conditions, but it’s a fraction of the energy from the 21st.
So, the only true standout is the morning of Friday, August 21st. The rest of the fortnight is flat or blown out. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
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 kJ | 212 | 463 | 424 | 164 | 83 | 78 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 49 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 9 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:01AM1.32m | 10:05PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:52PM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 16 | 463 | 424 | 164 | 83 | 433 | 61 | 65 | 33 | 49 | 386 | 332 | 84 | 220 | 121 | 58 | 36 | 17 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 78 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 20 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | E 14 | S 12 | NE 9 | S 11 | — | S 11 | — | S 16 | S 19 | S 17 | S 21 | SSE 21 | SSE 21 | SSE 16 | SSW 11 | S 18 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 36 | 21 | — | 2 | — | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 85 | 84 | 24 | 25 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | N 4 | NW 5 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 2 | W 3 | SW 5 | W 3 | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — |
| kJ | 212 | 38 | 54 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 45 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 426 | 41 | 113 | 98 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 6 | 108 | 28 |
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