Wollongong North Beach surf break

Wollongong North Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
22.9° 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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 19th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 24th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 24th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NE
0.6
ENE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
E
0.4
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
1
ESE
0.8
SE
0.7
E
0.8
ESE
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)766656666677711101067777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)442798912322237471058252401006682654564158
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
5
SW
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
10
SW
15
S
10
SE
10
SSW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:28PM
1.26
8:29AM
1.52
9:04PM
1.36
9:10AM
1.52
9:40PM
1.45
9:53AM
1.47
10:19PM
1.52
10:38AM
1.39
11:00PM
1.55
11:26AM
1.28
11:45PM
1.55
12:20PM
1.15
12:36AM
1.51
1:23PM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:21PM
0.12
2:16AM
0.26
2:55PM
0.07
3:00AM
0.19
3:29PM
0.06
3:46AM
0.14
4:04PM
0.08
4:33AM
0.11
4:41PM
0.13
5:24AM
0.12
5:20PM
0.21
6:20AM
0.16
6:05PM
0.31
7:24AM
0.22
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01
Sunset7:13--7:10--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:06--7:04--
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-231-118-----41-1----
Temp. °C282221212019212022232021232120222022232121
Feels °C (?)272321212120222021222020212119212022232220
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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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