
Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wollongong North Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days for the Wollongong North Beach area are a tough watch. The first week-plus is a complete write-off with hardly any surf worth paddling out for. There’s a big gap of nothing from now until the 5th of August, with only tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. Once we get past that, there’s a late window that shows some promise, but it’s not the kind of pumping swell you’d drive across town for.
From Saturday the 26th of July right through to the 5th of August, the swell is tiny – we’re talking 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft at best, with combined swell energy barely registering (mostly under 20). The first few days have some light offshore winds, but the waves just aren’t there. Toward the end of that quiet period, on Monday the 3rd of August, we see a little lift with a 2 ft SE swell, period 7 seconds, and a combined energy of 74 – still very ordinary. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The real glimmer comes on Wednesday the 6th of August. The morning shows a 3 ft ESE swell, period 9 seconds, with combined energy climbing to 158 – that’s moderate energy. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, which will keep it clean. By Thursday afternoon, that same swell holds at 3 ft, period 8 seconds, but the energy jumps to 223, and the wind shifts to a clean offshore from the WSW at 9 mph again. This is the best of the whole run. It’s not huge, but for a spot that’s been flat for so long, three feet of clean, offshore ESE groundswell at Wollongong North Beach will offer some fun, lined-up waves. It’s an exposed break, so it’ll pick up what’s on offer, and the wind direction is spot on for the optimum ENE swell direction. Keep in mind, the crowds here can be *sometimes* a factor, so get in early.
Friday the 7th of August morning looks solid too: 3 ft ESE swell, 10-second period, combined energy of 291, and light offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph. The water is clean, the waves have a bit more shape with that long period, and it’s the standout of the entire forecast. The afternoon gets a bit messier with a strong S wind, so the morning session is your window.
That’s it. The rest of the second week just fades back into small, weak, and ordinary surf. The long-range stuff on the 7th is promising but less certain – still, if you’re keen, that Friday morning is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 18 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 7 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 10 | E 14 |
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94 | 73 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:41PM1.29m | 4:12AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.32m | 5:18AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.42m | 6:56AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.47m | 7:36AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.44m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 4 | S 19 | SSW 4 | E 14 |
94 | 73 | 225 | 264 | 153 | 890 | 381 | 212 | 305 | 382 | 339 | 207 | 151 | 94 | 49 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 7 | NE 4 | S 8 | S 8 | S 5 | S 20 |
7 | 14 | 45 | 29 | 224 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 180 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 19 | NE 8 | — | S 19 | E 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | SE 18 | NE 8 | E 8 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 10 | — |
2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 18 | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 2 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | W 2 | S 8 |
— | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 616 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 211 | 0 | 17 | 138 | 231 | 237 | 20 | 11 |
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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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