Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with E 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wollongong North Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in imperial.
Right off the bat, not much happening at Wollongong North Beach. The first week is mostly flat or tiny, with a lot of disappointing surf. The real action doesn’t start until the second half of the 16-day run.
The first surf worth mentioning comes on Saturday the 18th of July afternoon. It’s only 3ft from the east with a 7-second period – weak energy (65) and the report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Not a standout, just a pulse.
The standout window is the 20th of July, Monday morning. That’s the best of the lot. The swell hits 4ft from the ENE with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 293, and the wind goes glassy – absolutely perfect for clean, smooth waves. The water temp is about 65°, which is normal for this time of year.
Monday afternoon holds the same 4ft ENE swell and glassy conditions – still a winner. Then Tuesday the 21st morning is also good, with 4ft from the ENE, 10-second period, and clean conditions thanks to a light south wind. The energy is still solid at 247. This whole stretch from the 20th to the 21st morning is your prime window.
After that, it goes downhill. The 22nd brings onshore winds and a messy 5ft ENE swell with only 7 seconds – short-period chop, not great for anyone but experts. The rest of the week into the 25th and 26th is marginal, with 3ft east swells and moderate south winds keeping it clean but small.
The 27th of July Monday morning shows a clean 3ft east swell with a very long 13-second period and offshore SW wind. That long period groundswell is better suited for a reef or point – at this beach break, it might break straight and fast. Still a clean option if you’re keen.
The 28th July Tuesday morning has 2ft east swell, 11 seconds, with offshore WSW wind – gentle and clean, but small. Energy is low (113). Only worth it if you’re really itching for a paddle.
Best bet: the 20th and 21st of July. Glassy, clean, and the best swell size. Don’t bother before that.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 8 | NW 3 | S 11 | E 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 63 | 65 | 111 | 186 | 243 | 295 | 259 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:13PM1.77m | 8:06AM1.12m | 8:05PM1.81m | 8:58AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.80m | 9:47AM1.18m | 9:44PM1.74m | 10:36AM1.20m | 10:31PM1.62m | 11:24AM1.22m | 11:19PM1.47m | 12:12PM1.24m | 00:06AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM-0.03m | 1:32PM0.25m | 2:57AM-0.07m | 2:25PM0.23m | 3:45AM-0.07m | 3:18PM0.25m | 4:30AM-0.03m | 4:10PM0.28m | 5:13AM0.04m | 5:05PM0.34m | 5:54AM0.13m | 6:03PM0.40m | 6:34AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 |
 | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | 5:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 7 | N 3 | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 17 | S 17 | E 10 | S 8 | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 561 | 318 | 147 | 264 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 32 | 92 | 63 | 65 | 111 | 186 | 243 | 295 | 259 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 14 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 5 | ESE 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 17 | SSE 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 19 | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 85 | 55 | 39 | 23 | 73 | 57 | 75 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 8 | S 10 | S 17 | E 10 | — | — | S 15 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 10 | 9 | 7 | 35 | 61 | 33 | 16 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 10 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 80 | 930 | — | 273 | 390 | 191 | 131 | 80 | 36 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 358 | 358 | 269 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 98 | 6 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
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