
Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ENE swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wollongong North Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Wollongong North Beach in the next 16 days are 0.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you – the next couple of weeks for Wollongong North Beach are a real test of patience. It’s a very exposed beach break that needs an east-north-east swell, and for the most part, we just aren’t getting it. We’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything worth paddling out for shows up.
The block from now right through to the end of July is a write-off. Tiny, weak dribbles, with the combined wave energy barely cracking double digits (29) at best, and most of the time it’s sitting under 20. The swell is either non-existent or coming from the wrong direction, and the few tiny pulses we see are too short-period to do anything. It’s flat, or close to it, for over a week.
We finally get a pulse on Monday, August 3rd. The morning sees the combined energy climb to a modest 123, with a 3.6ft east-north-east swell. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the south-south-west, so it’ll be tidy. The waves are small but there’s a bit of life. It’s surfable, but hardly a standout. The afternoon gets bigger but the south wind picks up and makes a mess of it. Tuesday, August 4th, is similar – small and ordinary.
Now, the real chance comes on Wednesday, August 5th. The morning is looking clean and glassy, with a solid 5.6ft swell from the east-south-east and a combined energy of 381. That’s a moderate amount of grunt, and with calm, glassy conditions, it’s actually going to be really clean. The swell is a bit short-period (8 seconds), so it’s not a classic groundswell, but for a beach break, that’s actually fine – it’ll keep the sets coming regularly. This is a genuine window for a good session.
But if you’re an experienced surfer who isn’t afraid of a bit of size, keep your eyes on Thursday, August 6th. The morning is looking exceptional for experts. We’re talking a 9.8ft swell from the south-east, with the combined energy absolutely jacking up to 1053. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is glassy and calm. The catch? This is a big, powerful swell for a beach break, and it’s only for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon gets even bigger (1668 energy) but the onshore wind ruins it. The tail end of the forecast on Saturday, August 8th, shows a massive 11.5ft east-north-east swell with a period of 11 seconds, but the report says it’s simply too big for this break. So, the standout for the crew who can handle it is the morning of Thursday, August 6th – big, clean, and powerful. For everyone else, the morning of Wednesday, August 5th, is your best bet for a clean, fun-sized wave.
Stay keen, the waiting is nearly over.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 18 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ENE 4 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 |
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45 | 29 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:12AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.32m | 5:18AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.42m | 6:56AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.47m | 7:36AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.44m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | ||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 19 | S 11 | SSE 7 |
311 | 264 | 177 | 992 | 381 | 259 | 371 | 424 | 308 | 207 | 136 | 139 | 79 | 54 | 33 | 10 | 35 | 9 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 16 | S 7 | SE 13 | SSE 16 |
45 | 29 | 192 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 201 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 18 | NE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | S 14 | SE 18 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 18 | ENE 4 | SE 14 | S 16 | E 8 |
2 | 7 | 18 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 3 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | — |
6 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 46 | 108 | 17 |
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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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