Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Issued: 9 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
18.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 (Jun 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wollongong North Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
49
58
31
53
40
26
14
11
11
19
23
23
43
37
49
48
44
36
59
58
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
N
10
NE
10
NW
5
NW
10
NE
10
WNW
5
W
15
S
5
S
0
SSW
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
NW
15
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
3:01AM1.18m
4:04PM1.34m
4:08AM1.15m
4:54PM1.47m
5:14AM1.14m
5:44PM1.59m
6:17AM1.14m
6:34PM1.69m
7:18AM1.14m
7:25PM1.77m
8:16AM1.13m
8:16PM1.81m
9:12AM1.13m
Low Tide
9:26AM0.23m
10:20PM0.40m
10:16AM0.22m
11:24PM0.28m
11:07AM0.23m
00:24AM0.16m
11:59AM0.23m
1:21AM0.05m
12:51PM0.23m
2:16AM-0.03m
1:43PM0.24m
3:11AM-0.07m
2:36PM0.26m
clear
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part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
3
2
Temp °C
15
21
22
18
20
19
16
19
17
15
21
21
19
18
16
16
18
18
16
19
19
Feels °C
14
18
20
17
18
18
16
18
16
14
20
19
17
18
14
16
18
18
16
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
12
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
1
SSE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
63
49
37
31
53
40
26
14
11
11
19
14
23
43
37
71
48
44
36
59
58
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.5
E
5
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
22
24
39
20
19
9
26
11
10
9
15
7
4
2
49
13
13
11
63
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.4
S
5
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
5
20
17
5
1
1
7
3
12
4
4
4
9
28
22
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.3
S
2
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.6
ENE
6
0.2
WNW
2
0.6
S
4
1.3
S
6
0.4
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
Energy kJ
147
58
1
2
4
23
1
12
130
2
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
78
518
17
13
13
0
0
17
0
0
41
0
0
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
3
7
8
4
5
3
3
2
3
3
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Wollongong North Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Engadine, Cronulla and Caringbah.

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