Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
18.5° C
1.1° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks start off real quiet. For the first week and a bit, there’s hardly any swell worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a long stretch from July 27th right through to August 6th where the surf is mostly flat or tiny. You’ll see a few days with a little bump, but the raw energy is just too weak – we’re talking combined energy values in the single digits and teens, even some low 20s at best. The winds are often clean or glassy, but with no real swell, it’s a paddle for nothing. Patience is key here.

Then, things start to change on the afternoon of Thursday, August 6th. The swell finally picks up, and we see a solid 5ft of SE swell coming in at 10 seconds, with a combined energy of 487 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the south, so it’s looking good. That’s the first real sign of life.

Now, the standout – and I mean the real standout – is Friday, August 7th. Wollongong North Beach is on. The morning brings a powerful 8ft SE groundswell, period of 11 seconds, with a combined energy of 1300 (strong). The wind is offshore from the southwest at 15 mph, which is going to groom those lines beautifully. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – it’s a bit too big for beginners. The swell direction from the southeast is a great match for this exposed break, and the consistency is reliable. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon sees a similar size but more cross-offshore wind, so the morning session is the pick.

Saturday, August 8th keeps the momentum going. The morning sees a bigger 10ft SE swell, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy hits 2268 (very strong). The wind is completely glassy – calm, zero knots – so it’s going to be as clean as it gets. This is for experts only at that size. It’s a powerful, long-period groundswell, which at a beach break can sometimes hit the shore a bit too straight, but with the wind and the size, it’s still a world-class morning.

The water temperature is sitting around 65°F, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nothing crazy, just a little more comfortable than usual.

After that, the swell backs off a bit. Sunday, August 9th has a 7ft swell from the ESE, but the wind turns onshore from the north-northwest in the morning and then fresh onshore from the northeast in the afternoon. It gets messy. Monday, August 10th drops further, and by Tuesday, August 11th, the swell is small again, just 4ft with a short period of 6 seconds, and the energy is weak.

The crowds at Wollongong North Beach can be a factor sometimes, so keep that in mind, especially for the good days. But for the 7th and 8th, it’s worth dealing with the company.

Bottom line: the first week is a write-off, but from Thursday, August 6th through to Saturday, August 8th, we’ve got some proper, powerful winter groundswell rolling in. The Friday morning is the best on offer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.3
NE
4
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
NE
6
0.1
E
12
1.6
S
11
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.3
SE
14
0.2
ENE
7
0.8
SE
13
0.3
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
SE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
2
7
8
8
7
7
3
2
3
0
3
3
3
33
5
199
3
8
127
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
NW
10
WNW
0
NW
10
NNW
25
W
25
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
SE
10
W
10
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
0
S
10
ENE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
W
Wind State
on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
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
10:39AM1.21m
10:32PM1.40m
Low Tide
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
4:29AM0.14m
4:22PM0.37m
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6:52
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6:50
6:48
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5:10
5:12
5:13
5:13
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5:15
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Temp °C
16
13
19
19
13
16
14
10
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20
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Feels °C
13
11
15
17
9
9
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4
9
9
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10
8
12
12
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16
16
10
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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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