Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
18.7° C
1.3° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, NNE swell with 16 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 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 4s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window for the Wollongong area is a tough one. There’s not a lot to get excited about, and for the next week, we’re mostly staring at flat, weak conditions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Tuesday, August 4th, and even that’s a short-lived window. So, let’s break it down.

Right now, and for the next several days, it’s flat. The swell is tiny, often under 1 ft, and the energy is basically nothing—combined energy values are mostly in the single digits or low teens (like 3 to 14). We’ve got some clean, offshore winds on the 30th and 31st, but with no swell to push, it’s just a glassy, empty ocean. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort, but it won’t help the waves.

Now, the standout and really the only option worth paddling out for is Wollongong North Beach on Tuesday, August 4th. The morning session is the pick. We’ve got a 3 ft swell coming from the ESE with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy reads 232—that’s solid, moderate energy. The wind is dead calm, totally glassy, so the surf will be clean and lined up. This is a beach break, so with that kind of period, the sets will have some shape but might be a bit straight. Still, for a spot that’s been dead for days, this is a true standout. The water’s still that touch warmer than average, so it’s not a shock to the system. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. This is best for intermediate to advanced surfers because the swell is under 5 ft, but it’s not tiny.

After that Tuesday morning, it drops off fast. Tuesday afternoon gets onshore wind, and by Wednesday, the 5th, we’re back to weak, small swell with a 1 ft from the ESE and energy down to 24. The 6th to the 10th is a desert again—swell barely 0.3 ft, energy in the single digits, and a lot of onshore or cross-off winds. The combined energy on the 10th is 0, flat as a tack. The second week is a write-off, nothing to chase.

So, to sum it up: we’ve got a long gap of flat days from now until the 4th of August, then a single window of hope on Tuesday morning, then back to nothing. If you’re a beginner, the 3 ft on the 4th is fine, but the clean conditions make it worth a look for anyone. Don’t bother with the rest of the run—it’s a kite surfer’s dream with the wind, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a patience test.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
15
0.7
NNE
4
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
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13
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NE
7
0.1
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12
3
S
11
2.2
S
10
2.5
S
10
2.2
SSE
9
0.1
NE
9
1.8
SSE
10
0.1
E
19
0.1
E
18
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Energy kJ
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7
12
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16
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8
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7
7
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7
7
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
E
10
W
5
N
20
NE
10
NW
15
W
5
WNW
15
NW
25
W
30
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
15
SW
25
SSW
25
S
15
SW
15
SSW
5
ESE
10
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
6:11PM1.42m
6:56AM0.95m
6:53PM1.47m
7:36AM0.99m
7:32PM1.52m
8:13AM1.04m
8:09PM1.55m
8:49AM1.08m
8:44PM1.55m
9:25AM1.12m
9:19PM1.53m
10:01AM1.17m
9:54PM1.48m
Low Tide
11:28AM0.47m
1:07AM0.30m
12:15PM0.44m
1:45AM0.24m
12:58PM0.40m
2:20AM0.20m
1:39PM0.36m
2:54AM0.16m
2:18PM0.34m
3:26AM0.14m
2:58PM0.34m
3:58AM0.13m
3:39PM0.35m
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Temp °C
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13
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19
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9
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Feels °C
13
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12
15
16
9
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12
12
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.

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