Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for Wollongong North Beach in feet and whatnot.
It’s a grim picture for the next 16 days. The first tiny bit of hope ain’t until Monday the 10th. Before that, it’s flat, messy, or just plain tiny. A long stretch of nothin’ to ride.
Water temp is about 65°F, dead average for this time of year, so no surprises.
Now, the first little pulse hits Monday the 10th with a 2ft swell from the ENE. The wind goes offshore from the SW in the afternoon, which is a good sign. The energy is weak, though, so it’ll be small and clean but very ordinary. Just a chance to get wet if you’re jonesin’.
The real standout – and I’m sayin’ this with a bit of hope – is Friday the 14th. The morning sees 4ft swell from the ENE, a 9-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph. The energy is moderate, and the call is for “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the best we’ll get. For the advanced crew, this is the window. The wind will be clean, the swell has some push, but it’s a beach break, so the banks are everything. Still a short-period swell, so don’t expect long rides.
The rest of the run is tiny dribble, onshore junk, or flat spells. The 1ft days are a waste of time. The last day, Tuesday the 18th, still only offers 1ft of weak, short-period slop.
If you’re an expert and ready to wait, Friday the 14th morning is your only real shot. Everyone else, maybe sit this one out.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 102 | 69 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 48 | 88 | 107 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:13PM1.31m | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:02AM1.20m | 12:54PM1.32m | 1:01AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:15AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.41m | 3:39AM0.97m | 4:06PM1.49m | 4:59AM0.98m | 5:10PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM0.39m | 5:38AM0.20m | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:19AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:08AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.40m | 8:08AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.34m | 9:16AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.38m | 00:08AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 19 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 6 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 102 | 69 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 41 | 57 | 39 | 56 | 65 | 47 | 194 | 72 | 30 | 11 | 48 | 88 | 107 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | S 4 | S 4 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | S 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 33 | 18 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 5 | ESE 7 | S 5 | E 7 | S 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 9 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | ENE 10 | E 15 | E 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 20 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | WNW 3 | — | SE 2 | — | — | NE 9 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 19 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 19 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 78 | 479 | 348 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 211 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 0 |
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