Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
0.8° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 4.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Wollongong North Beach.

The outlook starts off with a bit of a tease. Thursday morning, the 9th of July, we’ve got clean, 5ft swell from the SE with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the SSW, and the water is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (676). It’s rideable, but it’s not going to blow your mind. Thursday afternoon holds up with similar size and clean conditions, so you could get a session in after work.

Friday the 10th is more of the same: 5ft SE swell, clean, with light cross-offshore winds. It’s consistent, but not a standout. Saturday the 11th sees the swell drop to 4ft, and the wind goes cross-shore, so it’s becoming marginal. By Sunday the 12th, the swell crashes to 2ft. The wind is howling offshore at 19 mph, but the energy is weak (75). That’s a no-go for surfing.

From Monday the 13th through to Thursday the 16th of July, it’s flat. Tiny waves, zero energy, and strong winds. A solid gap of about four days where you’d be better off cleaning your board.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting, but it’s for the experts only. On Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th of July, a big swell hits. We’re talking 12ft to 13ft from the ESE and SE, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is huge (2719, 3780). The wind is cross-offshore, but the surf is too big for this exposed beach break. This is for experienced surfers only. If you’re not solid, stay on the sand.

Sunday the 19th of July is a standout. The swell drops to a still-chunky 10ft from the SE, period 11 seconds, and the wind goes light offshore from the SSW. The conditions are clean, and the energy is still very strong (2348). This is the best wave of the period for those who can handle it. It’s big, clean, and powerful. The only downside is that the long period (11s) can make it a bit walled-off at a beach break, so look for a peak that’s not just closing out.

The rest of the week into the 24th sees a mix of lumpy, smaller, and wind-affected surf. There’s a flicker of clean 5ft on the 20th, but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s a mess. The 21st has some decent 4ft clean waves, but it’s not special. The 22nd into the 23rd gets messy and windy again. The 24th of July finishes the outlook with a solid 6ft from the ESE, but it’s cross-shore and a bit tricky.

If you’re an expert, your window is Sunday the 19th of July. That’s the one. For everyone else, the first few days are your best bet, or wait and see if the forecasts change.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:26PM1.39m
3:45AM1.05m
4:24PM1.49m
5:00AM1.03m
5:22PM1.60m
6:09AM1.05m
6:18PM1.70m
7:10AM1.09m
7:13PM1.77m
8:06AM1.12m
8:05PM1.81m
8:58AM1.15m
8:55PM1.80m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.38m
9:39AM0.30m
11:11PM0.27m
10:39AM0.31m
00:15AM0.15m
11:39AM0.29m
1:13AM0.05m
12:37PM0.27m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:32PM0.25m
2:57AM-0.07m
2:25PM0.23m
3:45AM-0.07m
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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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