
Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Wollongong area.
Alright, mate, I gotta be straight with you – this isn’t shaping up to be a classic run. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak energy with hardly any punch. The first real suggestion of anything surfable doesn’t even pop up until early August, so there’s a big gap of nothingness for the first week.
Let’s start with Wollongong North Beach. It’s an advanced wave, very consistent, but it’s exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small win.
The first few days are a write-off. Swell heights are barely a ripple, mostly 0.3ft to 1.0ft with periods all over the place, but the combined energy is pitiful, with values like 10, 9, and 18. The wind is a mess, too, switching from glassy to strong cross-off shore, but there’s just nothing to ride.
We get a bit of a pulse on the 3rd of August with a 2ft swell from the SE, period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 163 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW, so the shape might be okay, but it’s still small. That’s about as good as it gets for the first half of the run.
The 4th of August morning is the only time the report says “surfable waves,” but it’s still described as very ordinary. The swell is 3ft from the SE, 12-second period, with 190 combined energy. Wind is light from the S, cross-off, so it’ll be clean. But it’s really just a knee-high dribbler.
After that, it’s back to tiny stuff until the 7th and 8th of August. On the 7th, Friday afternoon, we see a 6ft swell from the SE with a short period of 7 seconds and combined energy of 305 (strong). The wind is onshore from the NE at 15 mph, which will chop it up. That’s a messy, blown-out mess.
The 8th of August, Saturday morning, is the biggest swell of the window: 6ft from the SE, 10-second period, with a combined energy of 693 (very strong). But the wind is a light cross-onshore from the N, so it’s not ideal. The afternoon is 7ft with even more energy (794), but the wind switches to a moderate onshore NE breeze. At this size, over 5ft, it’s getting too big for beginners, and with the onshore breeze, it’s going to be a crumbly, bumpy mess. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
The 9th of August is similar, with 5ft swell but onshore winds again. The last few days drop off into rain and wind with no swell at all.
So, the only standout, if you can call it that, is the 4th of August (Tuesday morning). It’s the cleanest, most surfable of the lot. The 3ft SE swell with a 12-second period will give you a little bit of shape, and the light, cross-off wind from the south will keep the face clean. It’s not a day to call in sick for, but it’s the only window where you might get a few fun ones. The 8th of August (Saturday) has the most size, but the wind is against it; it’s promising but less certain to be any good.
Bottom line: we’re in a dry spell. The first week is a total loss, and the second week offers only a couple of marginal windows. Keep your eye on the 4th of August morning for the cleanest bet, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 13 | NE 6 | E 12 | S 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 14 | ENE 7 | SE 13 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | SE 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 199 | 3 | 8 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:53PM1.47m | 7:36AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.55m | 8:49AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.55m | 9:25AM1.12m | 9:19PM1.53m | 10:01AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.48m | 10:39AM1.21m | 10:32PM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:58PM0.34m | 3:58AM0.13m | 3:39PM0.35m | 4:29AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.37m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | S 11 | S 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
118 | 43 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 196 | 182 | 827 | 595 | 490 | 516 | 423 | 289 | 232 | 283 | 414 | 302 | 176 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | S 7 | S 16 | NE 7 | S 12 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 4 | E 17 | SE 14 |
8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 103 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 87 | 199 | 3 | 6 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 4 | SE 15 | SE 6 | SE 13 | S 7 | E 13 | NE 6 | E 12 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 4 |
2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 2 | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | W 2 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | S 8 | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NE 4 | — |
— | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 579 | — | — | — | 680 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 0 | 78 | 78 | 208 | 666 | 358 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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