
Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SE swell with 411 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this forecast for Wollongong North Beach is a real struggle. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the first ten days are basically a write-off with tiny, weak swell and a whole lot of nothing happening. The surf options are almost non-existent. It’s a tough run, but that’s the way it goes sometimes around here. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t give you a shock.
Let’s break it down. From Saturday the 1st right through to Monday the 10th, we’re looking at a massive gap with no real surf on offer. Swell heights are barely a whisper, mostly around 0.3ft to 1.0ft, with combined energy readings that are pathetic – we’re talking single-digit and low two-digit numbers like 5, 7, 8, 23. The swell direction is all over the shop, mostly from the E or ENE, but there’s just no oomph behind it. Winds are a mixed bag too, with some glassy moments on the 1st afternoon and 6th morning, and some clean cross-off days, but it’s all on flat water. The 10th sees a decent WSW wind hitting 25 mph, but the swell is still piddly at 1.0ft, so it’s just a waste of good offshore wind.
Things finally start to stir on Tuesday the 11th. The morning brings a bit of life – a 3ft swell from the ENE, period 9 seconds, with a combined energy of 108 (moderate). The wind is SSW at 16 mph, blowing offshore, so the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but the scores are still low – we’re calling it ordinary. The afternoon drops off a bit to 2ft. This is the only real window worth mentioning, and it’s barely a standout.
The 14th into the 15th and 16th offers a little more hope. Friday the 14th afternoon has a 2ft swell from the E, period 11 seconds, with energy in the 61-63 range, and clean cross-off winds. It’s still small, but it’s consistent. Saturday the 15th morning is glassy, with a 1ft ENE swell, period 11 seconds, and energy of 37. Sunday the 16th morning has a 1ft ENE swell, period 12 seconds, energy 46, with a light S cross-off.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, Tuesday the 11th morning is your best bet, but don’t expect anything special. The swell is small, the direction is ENE, which is not the optimum for this break (it likes ENE, so that’s a tick), but the size is just not there. It’s a beach break, and with the energy so low, it’s going to be very weak. Keep your expectations in check. For the rest, it’s a long blank stretch, and that’s not unusual for the area when the swell windows are this narrow.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 13 | E 12 | SE 15 | E 18 | NE 4 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 3 | 104 | 6 | 17 | 314 | 156 | 106 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:01AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.48m | 10:39AM1.21m | 10:32PM1.40m | 11:19AM1.25m | 11:13PM1.31m | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:02AM1.20m | 12:54PM1.32m | 1:01AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:15AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.41m | 3:39AM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:39PM0.35m | 4:29AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.37m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:11PM0.39m | 5:38AM0.20m | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:19AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:08AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.40m | 8:08AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
351 | 311 | 530 | 657 | 514 | 314 | 156 | 106 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 98 | 219 | 445 | 340 | 696 | 495 | 341 | 244 | 144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 15 | E 18 | E 17 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 7 | E 9 | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 12 |
2 | 2 | 104 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | NE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 7 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | N 2 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 3 | S 9 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 1 | 17 | 49 | 3 | — | 2 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 508 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 425 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
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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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