Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
18.2° 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ENE swell with 551 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with E 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s happening at Wollongong North Beach.

Water temp is 18°, which is about 0.8° warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a touch above average.

We’re starting flat. From Tuesday the 14th through Saturday the 18th, there’s basically no surf worth mentioning. A few tiny ripples on Thursday and Friday, but you’d be wasting your time. That’s a five-day stretch of nothing.

Sunday the 19th finally sees a pulse. Morning brings 4ft ENE swell with a 9 second period, moderate energy (265). Wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not blown, but the tide could be tricky. By afternoon, the swell pushes to 5ft, same direction, period up to 11 seconds, energy jumps to 551. Wind is light cross-onshore, so a little bump on the face. Rideable, but not perfect.

The best early window is Monday the 20th morning. Swell sits at 5ft from the ENE, 10 second period, moderate energy (380), and the wind is glassy. Dead calm, absolutely clean. That’s the pick of the first week. It’s not huge, but it’s smooth and the direction suits the beach.

Monday afternoon goes onshore from the NE, so quality tanks. Tuesday the 21st is a mix of cross-shore and onshore – not great.

Wednesday the 22nd morning offers a clean 3ft ENE swell with a gentle offshore breeze from the SW. Small but tidy.

The real highlight lands Thursday the 23rd. Morning shows 5ft of E swell, a very long 14 second period, and strong energy at 787. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the W. Thursday afternoon goes glassy, swell bumps to 6ft, 13 second period, energy at 967. That’s the best of the whole outlook – proper groundswell, glassy or clean, and plenty of power. Circle that date.

Friday the 24th is also excellent. Morning has 5ft E swell, 11 second period, energy 493, with clean cross-offshore wind. Afternoon goes glassy again, same size, energy 507. Two more great sessions.

Saturday the 25th holds 5ft E swell, 12 second period, energy over 700, but the wind howls at 30 km/h from the S. It’s cross-offshore, so clean, but windy – better for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 26th morning is a standout: 5ft E swell, 12 second period, strong energy (617), with a moderate offshore from the SSW. Clean, lined up, punchy.

After that, the surf fades into the second week. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th still have rideable waves around 3-3ft, with offshore winds, but energy drops fast. By Wednesday the 29th it’s back to tiny stuff.

Best call: Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th. Glassy or clean conditions, solid groundswell, and real energy. Thursday’s 14-second period is the one to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
8:05PM1.81m
8:58AM1.15m
8:55PM1.80m
9:47AM1.18m
9:44PM1.74m
10:36AM1.20m
10:31PM1.62m
11:24AM1.22m
11:19PM1.47m
12:12PM1.24m
00:06AM1.30m
1:02PM1.25m
00:57AM1.14m
Low Tide
1:32PM0.25m
2:57AM-0.07m
2:25PM0.23m
3:45AM-0.07m
3:18PM0.25m
4:30AM-0.03m
4:10PM0.28m
5:13AM0.04m
5:05PM0.34m
5:54AM0.13m
6:03PM0.40m
6:34AM0.22m
7:06PM0.46m
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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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