Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 748 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Let’s be honest: the next week and a half is pretty grim for Wollongong North Beach. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak swells that barely show up, and when they do, the wind’s usually rubbish. The first real chance doesn’t come until Sunday, August 2nd, and even then it’s only a morning window.
From now through to Saturday, August 1st, it’s mostly flat or near-flat. A few knee-high ripples pop up, but they’re cross-on, onshore, or just gutless. The water temp is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll feel it’s a bit more comfy on those cold winter mornings.
Sunday, August 2nd, is where it gets interesting. Early morning, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the SE with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits 712 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is glassy, dead calm out of the north at 5 mph. This is the standout window. It’ll be clean, punchy, and with that long period, the sets will have real shape. Just remember, this is an exposed beach break, so that long period can make ‘em a bit straight, but with clean conditions, there’ll be fun ones. It’s advanced-level territory – 5ft is a bit too big for beginners, but for experienced crew, it’s a beauty. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
After that morning, the wind swings onshore and it’s back to poor conditions. The rest of the first week of August is a mix of smaller, wind-affected slop, with nothing really worth paddling out for.
Then, look ahead to Sunday, August 9th. Another pulse arrives – 8ft from the SE with an 11-second period, and combined energy of 1194 (strong wave energy). The morning looks clean with a light cross-off breeze out of the SSE at 10 mph. This is the second standout. It’s big, powerful, and only for experts – beginners should stay well clear. The wave quality is excellent for those who know what they’re doing, but it’s a one-morning deal. By afternoon, the wind cranks onshore and it turns messy. Monday, August 10th, gets even bigger – 10ft – but with strong onshore winds, it’s a washing machine, not a surf session.
So, the two real moments to mark on the calendar are the morning of Sunday, August 2nd, and the morning of Sunday, August 9th. Everything else is a flat or messy bore.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 18 | SE 14 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 11 | E 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 123 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:11PM1.42m | 6:56AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.47m | 7:36AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.55m | 8:49AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.55m | 9:25AM1.12m | 9:19PM1.53m | 10:01AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.44m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:58PM0.34m | 3:58AM0.13m | 3:39PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 4 | SE 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 353 | 212 | 158 | 118 | 43 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 872 | 716 | 1375 | 1038 | 768 | 698 | 499 | 464 | 301 | 378 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 14 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | S 7 | S 16 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 11 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 123 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | SE 18 | NE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 4 | SE 15 | SE 6 | SE 13 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | NE 8 | E 18 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 29 | 3 | 1070 | 1926 | 1387 | — | 985 | 661 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 78 | 88 | 231 | 309 | 358 | 0 | 6 | 273 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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