Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Issued: 3 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
19.1° C

1.2°C warmer than 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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NE 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 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 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
E
14
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
13
3
S
11
2.5
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
56
52
24
34
120
122
67
57
28
17
23
14
16
5
6
14
14
3
0
0
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
25
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:30PM1.53m
9:16AM1.01m
9:07PM1.53m
9:54AM1.02m
9:44PM1.51m
10:34AM1.04m
10:20PM1.47m
11:15AM1.07m
10:58PM1.42m
11:58AM1.11m
11:39PM1.34m
12:44PM1.16m
00:26AM1.26m
Low Tide
1:56PM0.40m
3:22AM0.19m
2:35PM0.40m
3:58AM0.18m
3:15PM0.41m
4:34AM0.18m
3:56PM0.43m
5:09AM0.19m
4:40PM0.46m
5:44AM0.19m
5:29PM0.48m
6:21AM0.21m
6:26PM0.50m
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
 mm
4
1
Temp °C
19
19
15
20
20
19
21
21
15
17
17
13
15
15
12
13
13
12
14
14
13
Feels °C
16
15
11
18
17
14
17
17
11
11
12
8
13
13
8
7
7
7
8
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.9
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
10
1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
S
8
1
S
9
1
S
9
0.2
ENE
8
1.1
SSE
16
0.2
E
13
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
49
10
52
18
16
18
122
67
57
28
17
23
51
155
146
6
659
14
1853
1410
1087
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
6
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
NE
7
0.8
SSE
11
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
17
7
17
24
2
2
8
10
5
1
1
1
49
8
173
3
14
3
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
13
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.4
NE
8
0.2
E
14
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
8
23
4
3
13
7
8
3
3
3
14
16
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.5
NNW
4
0.7
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.5
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
2.5
S
12
3
S
12
3
SSE
12
3.5
S
12
3
S
11
2.5
S
11
Energy kJ
56
7
34
120
3
2
2
19
6
2
1
2094
2134
3041
3035
2218
1641
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
5
5
4
5
Distance (km)
2
87
0
0
174
211
0
0
0
13
17
17
0
0
0
76
76
29
6
37
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
5
5
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
2
1
2
7
5
5
5
5
2
5
5
5
8
5
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
8
9
9
9
6
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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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