Wollongong North Beach surf break

Wollongong North Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 06 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
22.6° 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 6th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 13th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 13th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.8
SE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.5
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
E
Period(s) (?)9999999101010910141313121213131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)181153127766097606565877998111158151178157173222229356
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
10
N
10
WNW
5
W
5
NE
20
S
5
SSE
10
E
5
WNW
10
NNW
25
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
NW
10
WNW
25
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
15
SE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:48AM
1.03
10:51PM
1.38
11:33AM
0.95
11:35PM
1.32
12:28PM
0.89
12:27AM
1.26
1:37PM
0.86
1:30AM
1.23
2:54PM
0.88
2:38AM
1.23
4:01PM
0.94
3:41AM
1.26
4:52PM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:21PM
0.43
5:40AM
0.34
4:57PM
0.50
6:34AM
0.40
5:41PM
0.56
7:38AM
0.43
6:41PM
0.60
8:46AM
0.43
7:58PM
0.62
9:47AM
0.39
9:15PM
0.59
10:36AM
0.32
10:21PM
0.53
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--
Sunset-5:45--5:44--5:43--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37-
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201917272722242319262520302925282015171714
Feels °C (?)19181628272124242024242127282527149131311
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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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