Wollongong North Beach surf break

Wollongong North Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

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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
21.5° 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 Saturday (May 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 2nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 4th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
3
4
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
11
2.1
E
12
1.8
ENE
12
1.7
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
87
149
202
466
904
908
660
832
742
1901
1290
913
746
695
524
479
394
333
279
211
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
20
NE
10
WNW
10
N
20
NE
15
N
20
N
25
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
WSW
10
W
15
W
20
W
15
WSW
0
ESE
10
E
10
WNW
5
W
15
ENE
5
N
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:00PM1.51m
8:31AM1.12m
8:33PM1.51m
9:10AM1.08m
9:08PM1.50m
9:50AM1.03m
9:44PM1.46m
10:32AM0.98m
10:24PM1.42m
11:18AM0.94m
11:07PM1.37m
12:10PM0.91m
11:55PM1.32m
Low Tide
1:37PM0.29m
2:35AM0.19m
2:08PM0.33m
3:14AM0.19m
2:41PM0.37m
3:54AM0.21m
3:15PM0.42m
4:36AM0.25m
3:51PM0.47m
5:21AM0.29m
4:30PM0.51m
6:10AM0.33m
5:17PM0.56m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
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5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
Temp °C
22
21
19
22
22
19
22
22
19
24
22
17
22
21
16
19
18
14
20
20
17
20
18
20
20
20
18
19
19
18
23
20
14
17
16
11
17
17
12
17
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
0.1
S
12
2.1
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
11
2.1
E
12
1.8
ENE
12
1.7
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
9
Energy kJ
85
87
149
202
466
567
579
3
811
742
1071
1290
913
746
695
524
479
394
333
279
211
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
16
0.4
SW
5
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
11
10
4
5
1
2
2
5
5
5
5
11
26
10
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
5
5
7
6
4
5
6
26
16
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
2
2.2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
11
0.6
SW
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
904
908
660
832
1901
8
5
4
2
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1
87
0
0
426
1
113
426
11
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
46
0
0
41
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
3
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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