Wollongong North Beach surf break

Wollongong North Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 13 Apr 2026 AEST
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Wollongong North Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
22.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 13th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 13th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 13th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.1
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.7
NE
0.3
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
E
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
2.5
SSE
2
S
0.1
SE
1.7
SSE
1.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)151414131212111110104449771211161011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1129915439212105442221881221222001000
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
10
ESE
15
WNW
5
NE
15
ENE
15
NW
10
SW
15
SE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
20
W
15
SSE
10
SW
10
S
10
ESE
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
SE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncrossoffcrosscross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:34PM
1.15
5:26AM
1.36
6:13PM
1.28
6:13AM
1.39
6:51PM
1.41
7:00AM
1.40
7:29PM
1.53
7:47AM
1.39
8:09PM
1.62
8:36AM
1.34
8:52PM
1.67
9:27AM
1.26
9:37PM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:18AM
0.24
11:17PM
0.43
11:56AM
0.17
12:08AM
0.33
12:33PM
0.12
12:57AM
0.22
1:11PM
0.10
1:45AM
0.12
1:49PM
0.10
2:34AM
0.05
2:29PM
0.14
3:25AM
0.02
3:11PM
0.20
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--
Sunset-5:36--5:35--5:34--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212015212116222218262621252015181714181815
Feels °C (?)181812181814192019232519191712151412161614
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Wollongong North Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Engadine, Cronulla and Caringbah.

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