Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
0.8° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SE swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 9th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 9th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


G’day, this is Rusty. We’ve got a short, punchy run of waves coming up for Wollongong North Beach, then a long dry spell before a possible return in the second week. Nothing huge, but the early part has some clean windows.

It kicks off Wednesday afternoon with a solid 7ft SE swell, period a touch short at 10 seconds, but the combined energy is strong at 1290. The wind is cross-off from the south, so it’ll be clean enough for the advanced crew. This is a peak in size, so only for experienced surfers. Water temp is 65°, which is about average for this time of year.

Thursday morning is the standout. Swell drops to 5ft from the SE, still a 10-second period, energy at 715 – moderate, but still plenty of push. Wind goes offshore from the SSW, light at 9 mph. This is the best call of the early window: clean lines, good shape, and the offshore breeze will really groom it up. That morning session on the 9th is the one to chase.

Thursday afternoon holds the same 5ft swell, but wind swings cross-off from the south, lighter at 6 mph. Still clean, still fun. Friday morning keeps it going: 5ft SE swell, 9-second period, offshore SSW wind at 6 mph. Solid, rideable. Friday afternoon the wind goes glassy from the SE – barely a breath – but the swell drops a little. Still worth a paddle.

Saturday morning sees the swell down to 3ft, period 9 seconds, energy at 260. It’s weak and cross-shore wind. Not much doing. Everything from Saturday afternoon onwards goes flat or tiny for days. There’s a gap from Sunday the 12th right through to Monday the 20th of July – barely a ripple. That’s a long stretch of flat. The wind is often light or offshore, but there’s simply no swell to work with. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through that spell, but only if you’re keen on marginal conditions.

Come Monday the 20th of July, a new SE swell shows up at 6ft, period 11 seconds, energy at 850. But the wind is cross-onshore from the ESE, making it choppy. Tuesday the 21st is the next real hope: morning brings glassy conditions and a 5ft SE swell, period 10 seconds, energy at 471. That’s clean, and it’s the best option in the second week. After that, the swell fades and winds turn less favourable through to the 23rd.

So bottom line: hit Thursday morning on the 9th for the cleanest, strongest swell. Tuesday the 21st is a promising but less certain call for a glassy session. Otherwise, expect a lot of flat water in between.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
850
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High Tide
2:30AM1.09m
3:26PM1.39m
3:45AM1.05m
4:24PM1.49m
5:00AM1.03m
5:22PM1.60m
6:09AM1.05m
6:18PM1.70m
7:10AM1.09m
7:13PM1.77m
8:06AM1.12m
8:05PM1.81m
8:58AM1.15m
Low Tide
8:46PM0.46m
8:41AM0.28m
10:01PM0.38m
9:39AM0.30m
11:11PM0.27m
10:39AM0.31m
00:15AM0.15m
11:39AM0.29m
1:13AM0.05m
12:37PM0.27m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:32PM0.25m
2:57AM-0.07m
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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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