Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 19 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ENE swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with ENE 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 (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wollongong North Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.

There's a tight little window of rideable surf starting Sunday, July 19, and then it fades fast. The standout is that Sunday morning: a solid 5.6ft east-northeast groundswell, with an 11-second period packing moderate energy (717). The wind is light from the south, cross-off, so the waves are clean and lined up. This is an advanced wave – if you're not comfortable on a steep, punchy beach break, you might want to sit this one out. For the experienced crew, it's the best of the bunch. Water temp is about 65°F, pretty normal for this time of year. Crowds can show up, so get in early.

Sunday afternoon gets a bit marginal – the wind goes cross and the swell holds, but tide or something makes it tricky. Monday morning, July 20, still has 5.2ft of the same ENE swell, but the wind is cross from the north-northwest, so it's a little bumpy, still surfable if you're determined. Monday afternoon turns ugly – onshore north-northeast breeze at 12 mph, and the quality drops hard. Tuesday, July 21, the swell drops to 4.3ft, period shortens to 10 seconds, and the wind is cross-on or onshore, so it's pretty ordinary. Wednesday, July 22, the swell is down to 3.3ft, but Wednesday afternoon gets a glassy moment with a westerly breeze – tiny but clean, maybe a longboard session if you're desperate.

From Thursday, July 23, onward, we're looking at a long stretch of tiny surf. By Thursday morning the swell is 2.3ft, and it just keeps dropping to 0.6–1ft through the rest of the first week. The second week is almost flat – we're talking 0.3ft for days on end. There's a few little pulses of long-period swell (14–20 seconds) from the southeast in late July and early August, but the height is barely a ripple. That southeast swell is super long period, but at a beach break, it'll just fold straight and not hold shape. Not worth paddling out for.

So, to sum it up: you've got one solid morning on Sunday, July 19, and maybe a couple of marginal sessions on Monday morning. After that, the surf goes quiet for a long stretch – over a week of nothing. If you're a surfer, you'd be better off checking the forecast again in a few days; things can change. For now, that Sunday morning at Wollongong North Beach is your best – and really only – bet.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ENE
11
1.6
ENE
10
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11
1.6
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11
1.5
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
631
540
561
572
478
320
331
235
179
145
124
80
56
32
30
19
14
7
7
6
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
W
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
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10
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10
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25
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NNW
15
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25
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15
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High Tide
00:06AM1.30m
1:02PM1.25m
00:57AM1.14m
1:53PM1.26m
1:54AM1.01m
2:46PM1.28m
3:01AM0.92m
3:41PM1.29m
4:12AM0.88m
4:35PM1.32m
5:18AM0.88m
5:25PM1.37m
Low Tide
6:03PM0.40m
6:34AM0.22m
7:06PM0.46m
7:14AM0.31m
8:15PM0.49m
7:57AM0.39m
9:28PM0.50m
8:45AM0.45m
10:38PM0.47m
9:39AM0.49m
11:37PM0.42m
10:35AM0.49m
00:26AM0.36m
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12
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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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