Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
0.8° 

Wollongong North Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 509 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Wollongong North Beach. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a solid pulse of energy on the radar for the second week that’s worth keeping an eye on.

Right now, the water is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are actually the pick of the near-term. Thursday morning (9 July) kicks off with a clean 5ft swell from the SE, period at 10 seconds, and a cross-off breeze from the SSW at 9 mph. The energy is moderate (715), and the conditions are set up for very good surf. That 5ft is a comfortable size, but since this is an advanced break, it’s got plenty of push. Thursday afternoon holds similar size with the same clean vibe, just a lighter breeze from the S. Friday morning (10 July) is a real treat – the swell holds at 5ft from the SE, period 9 seconds, and the wind drops to a slight air from the S at 3 mph. That’s as glassy as it gets. The energy is still moderate (575), and the surf looks very good. If you’re paddling out this week, Friday morning is the standout.

Saturday morning (11 July) sees the swell drop to 4ft from the SE, and while the wind is light and offshore from the NW, conditions are a bit marginal, so the quality drops off. By Saturday afternoon it gets smaller and choppy with a cross-on wind, and from there we hit a real flat spell. Sunday through to the middle of the following week is mostly tiny or flat, with a few days of clean but tiny leftover bumps. The energy drops into the single digits and even zero for a couple of days.

Now, for the long-range promise. The 17th of July (Friday) sees a serious jump in swell – 10ft from the SE, period 10 seconds, wind from the SSE at 16 mph. The energy jumps to a massive 1975 in the morning and 3821 in the afternoon. That’s a lot of power. However, with that size and a cross-off wind, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave. With 10ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The direction is SE, which is fine for the exposed setup here, but with that kind of energy, it’ll be a beast.

Saturday the 18th of July (morning) is still 8ft from the SE, energy at 1288, and the wind is cross-off from the SSE. Saturday afternoon drops a touch to 8ft, but the wind eases to 9 mph from the SSE, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the other standout – the combination of solid size, clean conditions, and still a good 10-second period. Sunday the 19th of July drops to 6ft from the ESE, with a light S wind, and the energy is still moderate (652). That’s a solid wave too, but not the same punch as the Saturday session.

After that, the swell fades through the following week, dropping under 3ft by Tuesday the 21st, and then we’re back to small, ordinary conditions. There’s a brief flash of offshore wind on Thursday the 23rd of July, but the swell is only 1ft, so not much to work with.

So, the best on offer is Friday morning the 10th of July for the clean, glassy 5ft, and then Saturday the 18th of July for the big, powerful 8ft to 8ft SE swell. The Saturday session is for the big-wave crew only. Crowds are possible at times, but with the size and the advanced nature of the break, there’ll be plenty of room for those who know what they’re doing.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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SW
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SSE
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WNW
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NW
15
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NW
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High Tide
3:26PM1.39m
3:45AM1.05m
4:24PM1.49m
5:00AM1.03m
5:22PM1.60m
6:09AM1.05m
6:18PM1.70m
7:10AM1.09m
7:13PM1.77m
8:06AM1.12m
8:05PM1.81m
8:58AM1.15m
8:55PM1.80m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.38m
9:39AM0.30m
11:11PM0.27m
10:39AM0.31m
00:15AM0.15m
11:39AM0.29m
1:13AM0.05m
12:37PM0.27m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:32PM0.25m
2:57AM-0.07m
2:25PM0.23m
3:45AM-0.07m
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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.

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