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

Alright, let me break this down for you.

We’re looking at Wollongong North Beach. Honestly mate, it’s a quiet run ahead. There’s a long stretch of nothing worthwhile for the first week solid. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

From Sunday the 26th of July right through to Saturday the 1st of August, it’s basically flat or so tiny it’s not worth paddling out for. The combined energy is barely registering, mostly single digits or low double digits – we’re talking 3 (weak energy) up to 134 (moderate energy) on the Saturday arvo, but even that’s a 2ft swell from the SE with a period of 13 seconds and cross-off wind. Clean, yes, but tiny and weak. There’s a few glassy moments on Monday morning the 27th with a 0.3ft swell from the SE and an 18-second period, but it’s just not enough to ride.

Now, here’s the one moment that stands out. Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the SE, period 11 seconds, and combined energy of 695 (strong wave energy). That’s the biggest push we see. But – and this is a big but – the wind is light cross-onshore from the north. It’s not ideal. The afternoon gets onshore from the NE at 12 mph (moderate breeze) and the swell holds at 6ft (12-second period, 800 energy – very strong). This is advanced-level stuff. For a beach break like Wollongong North Beach, a 6ft swell can get a bit much for beginners, and with onshore wind, it’s going to be lumpy and a bit of a battle. The swell direction from the SE is not the optimum ENE either, so it won’t be at its best. If you’re experienced and hungry, the Sunday morning might offer a few, but it’s not a standout classic.

Monday the 3rd of August drops back to 4ft (moderate energy of 369) but again cross-onshore or onshore wind spoils it. After that, it fades into tiny waves with clean winds but no real size.

So, the call? The best on offer is probably Sunday the 2nd of August morning. It’s the only time we get some proper height, but the wind and direction hold it back. This is a spot that gets crowded sometimes, so if there’s a pulse, expect company. For the rest of the run, it’s a waiting game.

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
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Tuesday
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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
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0.1
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8
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SE
13
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
15
0.7
NNE
4
0.3
SE
7
0.3
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7
0.1
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14
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13
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13
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7
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12
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11
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10
2.5
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10
2.2
SSE
9
0.1
NE
9
1.8
SSE
10
0.1
E
19
0.1
E
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Energy kJ
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16
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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
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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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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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