Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Wollongong North Beach.

First thing’s first – the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about 1° warmer than normal for this time of year. Nothing wild, just a touch on the mild side, feels pretty average overall.

Honestly, the next few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are tiny and weak, with poor surf conditions. The energy is laughable, barely cracking 18 (combined energy) on Friday morning, and only nudging up to 41 by Saturday arvo. We’re looking at cross-off winds and small, short-period east swell around 2 ft to 2 ft. Not worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope comes in on Sunday the 19th. That morning is your standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the ENE, period around 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits 643, which is solid moderate strength. Winds are light from the south, keeping it cross-off and clean. For an advanced crew, this is the best on offer. Just be aware that with that longer period, it can sometimes make beach breaks a bit tricky – but it’s a good sign for shape and power. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Sunday afternoon drops off a bit with a cross breeze and marginal conditions, and Monday the 20th stays around 5 ft but with onshore winds kicking in later, spoiling it.

Tuesday the 21st is worth a mention for the morning session. The swell drops to 4 ft, but the wind goes glassy – zero knots from the NW. That’s as clean as it gets. The combined energy is 263, so it’s weaker than Sunday, but for a glassy paddle with clean lines, it’s a good call.

After that, the surf fades fast. From Wednesday the 22nd all the way through to the end of the month, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3 ft, with weak energy readings dropping into the double digits. The wind stays okay at times, but there’s just no push. A few days even show combined energy below 20 – that’s barely a ripple.

Around the 27th of July, we get a weird little spike of long-period swell from the SE with a 16-second period, but it’s only 1.0 ft. That’s not going to do anything for you. The energy is still pitiful.

Into the start of August, the 1st shows a little bump to 3 ft from the ESE but with a short 7-second period and moderate winds – still poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: Sunday morning the 19th is your best bet – biggest swell, decent energy, and clean. Tuesday the 21st morning is a solid backup for the glassy conditions. After that, it’s a long stretch of flatness and small junk. The gap from the 22nd right through to the end of the month is a real dry spell.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

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