Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.7° 

Wollongong North Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SE swell with 448 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 0.3m 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (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 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with ya – the next 16 days for Wollongong North Beach look flat. I mean, really flat. Morale’s gonna be low for a while, but let’s walk through it.

The forecast kicks off on Friday 31 July with a tiny 0.3ft easterly windswell sneaking in, but it’s got no push – period is a lazy 13 seconds, but at that size, it’s barely a ripple. The combined energy is a measly 5 (weak). A light SSE cross-off keeps it clean, but there’s just nothing to ride. Water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August are more of the same: 0.3ft to 2ft, mostly weak and messy. Sunday arvo gets a bit of a NE onshore at 15 mph, turning it into a washing machine. That tiny 2ft with a 4-second period is just chop – no good.

Monday 3 August is the first time we see a pulse of energy – a 3ft swell from the SE with an 11-second period, and combined energy hits 153 (moderate). That’s not bad for the numbers, but the wave comment says “poor surf conditions” and the score is a zero. The wind is cross-off from the W at 12 mph in the arvo, so it’s clean, but the swell direction is from the SE, and this break’s optimum is ENE. It’s gonna be a bit of a mushburger. Not worth paddling for.

From Tuesday 4 August all the way through to Sunday 9 August, we’re stuck in the 0.7ft to 2ft range. The combined energy stays under 100 (weak), and the period bounces between 7 and 10 seconds. There’s a few glassy moments, like Thursday 6 August morning and Friday 7 August morning, but with waves that small, you’re just floating. The wind goes onshore at times, adding to the frustration.

Now, Monday 10 August and Tuesday 11 August see a bit more life. The swell picks up to 2ft from the ESE, with a 9- to 11-second period. Combined energy on Monday arvo is 91 (still weak), but on Tuesday morning it jumps to 122 (moderate). The wind is solid cross-off from the W at 15 to 19 mph, so the surface will be clean. For this region, that Tuesday morning on 11 August is the best we’ve got – but 2ft is still tiny. It’s a one-star day at best, surfable but very ordinary. The ESE direction is a bit off the optimum, so expect lumpy, weak lines.

Wednesday 12 August: morning shows a 1ft swell from the ESE, 10-second period, combined energy 66 (weak), but the wind goes offshore from the WSW at 15 mph. This is the first time we see a “surfable” tag with a score of 1. It’s clean, but again, tiny. Not a standout.

Thursday 13 August morning: glassy conditions with a 2ft easterly swell, 11-second period, and combined energy 91 (weak). The score is 1 – surfable but very ordinary. The wind is from the NE at 3 mph, glassy, so if you’re desperate, you could get a few ankle-biters. But don’t get excited.

From Friday 14 August onward, it’s back to 0.7ft to 1.0ft, with combined energy dropping to 10 to 27 (weak). The period is 10 to 12 seconds, but the size is just not there. Saturday 15 August is glassy in the morning, but again, 0.7ft.

So, the honest truth: there is no standout session in this 16-day window. The best on offer is Tuesday 11 August morning with the 2ft ESE swell and clean cross-off wind, but it’s a very ordinary day for a very ordinary wave. The whole run is a long gap of flatness. Not much to work with, but forecasts can change – it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Stay patient, keep the wax warm, and I’ll catch ya next time.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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E
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12
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13
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12
0.5
SE
15
0.1
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18
0.7
NE
4
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11
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11
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7
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Energy kJ
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104
6
12
314
134
106
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14
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Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
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5
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10
NW
15
NNW
25
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High Tide
9:19PM1.53m
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
Low Tide
3:58AM0.13m
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
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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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