Wollongong North Beach surf break

Wollongong North Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 12 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Wollongong North Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
21.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wollongong North Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wollongong North Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 13th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 13th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 13th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1
E
1.3
E
1.3
ENE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.7
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.6
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)121111778888777798888486
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2762483941761611633479966311698142121111111129
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
5
NW
15
NNE
20
NE
5
SSW
5
W
15
NW
20
SSE
10
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SE
15
ENE
5
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
ononglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glassononcrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:06PM
1.19
4:21AM
1.18
4:07PM
1.09
5:09AM
1.25
5:07PM
1.02
5:52AM
1.32
6:05PM
0.98
6:32AM
1.38
6:57PM
0.97
7:10AM
1.43
7:44PM
0.97
7:47AM
1.48
8:27PM
0.99
8:24AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:44PM
0.29
10:23AM
0.54
10:27PM
0.33
11:30AM
0.50
11:09PM
0.37
12:27PM
0.44
11:49PM
0.39
1:15PM
0.37
12:29AM
0.40
1:58PM
0.30
1:09AM
0.41
2:38PM
0.25
1:49AM
0.40
Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39
Sunset8:01--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:04--8:05--8:06--
thunderstorm
clear
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
3---9----------------
Temp. °C191924242127322017171717181719201821211926
Feels °C (?)191923212327311516141415161518181719181824
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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 12 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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