
Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, ENE swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 0.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wollongong North Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for our local stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first week is a tough watch. We’ve got a lot of flat days or tiny, weak dribble. From Monday the 13th through to the end of the week, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, often under 1 ft, and the energy is barely there—like a bathtub with a ripple. You’ll see combined energy values as low as 1 to 7 (weak energy), so don’t even bother waxing up. There’s a long gap of several days here with no real recommendations.
The first real flicker of hope shows up around Saturday the 18th, but even then, it’s only 2 ft of short-period windswell, and the wind is cross-on. Not worth paddling out for.
Things start to look a bit more interesting heading into the second week. Monday the 20th sees a bit of a pulse—4 ft from the ENE, but the wind is messy and cross-shore, so it’s only marginal. The combined energy nudges up to 240 (moderate wave energy), but the conditions are choppy.
Now, the standout... and I mean the *only* real standout in this whole outlook, is Tuesday the 21st of July. Wollongong North Beach is the spot. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds—that’s a decent groundswell, offering some shape and energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the south, which is going to keep the faces clean and make for some fun, lined-up waves. The combined energy is 223 (moderate wave energy), and the conditions are described as "good surf conditions." This is the one to aim for. It’s an exposed beach, so it’ll pick up that ENE swell nicely, and with the offshore wind, it’ll be a proper session. Just keep in mind it can get crowded sometimes.
After that, Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd still have some waist-high swell (3 ft) and clean conditions, but the energy drops off a bit. Thursday morning the 23rd is looking glassy with a light offshore wind, so it’ll be clean but small.
The last weekend of the month (25th-26th) keeps that 2-3 ft range, with a long period of 12 seconds on the Sunday the 26th. That’s a proper groundswell, but it might be a bit too straight for a beach break. Still, the energy is there (196) and it’s glassy in the morning, so it could be worth a look if you’re patient.
The very end of the run (27th-28th) gets blown out by strong offshore winds, dropping the swell right back down. So, the takeaway? The 21st is your best bet. Mark it. The rest is mostly waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | NNW 2 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 11 | S 8 | E 11 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 4 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 28 | 43 | 80 | 156 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:10AM1.09m | 7:13PM1.77m | 8:06AM1.12m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:13AM0.05m | 12:37PM0.27m | 2:07AM-0.03m | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
— | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 7 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 17 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
17 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 550 | 245 | 193 | 264 | 6 | 92 | 53 | 21 | 43 | 65 | 28 | 43 | 80 | 156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 12 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 11 | S 14 | E 11 | S 12 | E 10 | N 8 | E 4 | E 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 16 |
5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 36 | 24 | 10 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | E 8 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | S 18 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 20 | SE 18 | S 18 | SSE 17 | S 8 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 58 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 2 | NW 2 | NNW 2 | W 2 | SSW 5 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | WSW 3 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 |
5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 | — | — | 283 | 381 | 138 | 154 | 1 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 80 | 149 | 599 | 466 | 237 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 89 | 6 | 17 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 94 |
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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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