Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Wollongong North Beach.

We’re lookin’ at a pretty quiet start to the period, mate. The first week or so is a bit of a write-off with next to nothing showing. Come Tuesday 14th July it’s tiny – a weak 1ft north-westerly windswell with a period of just 3 seconds and bugger-all energy (2). Clean enough with a cross-off wind, but there’s nothing to ride. That’s the story right through to Saturday 18th – small, poor surf and combined energy readings barely reaching double figures. You’d be better off stayin’ in bed.

Then things start to flicker come Sunday 19th July. We finally get a pulse of east-northeast swell around 4ft to 5ft, period hitting 10 seconds, and a jump in energy up to 328 to 378. Winds are light cross-off, so it’ll be clean. It’s still only a moderate size and the break is an exposed beach – but it’s the first real sign of life. Still, not quite a standout.

Now, the best on offer – without a doubt – is Tuesday 21st July. Early morning glassy conditions with a west-northwesterly breeze, swell sitting at a clean 4ft from the east-northeast (10 seconds), and a combined energy of 288. That’s peak conditions for this spot: glassy, clean, and a decent long-period swell for a beach break – will give you some nice lines before the onshore kicks in later. That Tuesday morning is the one to circle, mate.

Wednesday 22nd also looks tidy – 5ft east-northeast swell, 10-second period, with a light offshore from the southwest cleanin’ it right up. Energy’s a solid 349. That morning session could be a real treat, though be aware Wollongong North Beach can get busy (crowds are ‘sometimes’), so get in early.

Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th July holds in with clean 3ft to 4ft east-northeast and east swells, mostly cross-off or glassy winds. The Friday afternoon (24th) is particularly special – dead calm, glassy, 4ft from the east at 10 seconds, energy of 228. That’s a super clean session for the more experienced surfer.

After that we see things gradually fade and get messy with stronger southerly winds kicking in from the 27th – poor conditions and dropping energy. Not worth paddlin’ out for.

Water temp? Around this time of year it’s about average, nothin’ unusual to report.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total gap. Your best windows are Tuesday 21st July morning (glassy, clean 4ft) and Wednesday 22nd July morning (5ft, offshore). Friday 24th afternoon is a sleeper with glassy conditions. After that, the surf fades and the wind turns ugly. Get on it while it’s clean.

– Rusty

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