Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | E 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 30 | 31 | 89 | 265 | 551 | 451 | 380 | 388 | 338 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
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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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 8 | E 5 | S 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 10 | 20 | 1034 | 461 | 191 | 295 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 7 | 87 | 30 | 31 | 89 | 265 | 551 | 451 | 380 | 388 | 338 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 17 | — | E 11 | S 16 | E 10 | E 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SE 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 68 | 48 | 42 | 30 | 69 | 86 | 106 | 68 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 18 | E 10 | — | — | S 16 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | S 15 | ENE 6 | SSE 21 | S 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | S 9 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 42 | 7 | 35 | 60 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 33 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 32 | 1732 | 686 | 352 | 464 | 258 | 158 | 71 | 45 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 358 | 237 | 1 | 6 | 76 | 0 | 76 | 98 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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