Surf Forecasts:
Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wollongong North Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, but we've got a few windows worth paddling out for. Let’s break it down.
The first few days are the real story. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell pushing in right now, linked up with some decent winds, making for some proper surf. However, don’t get too comfortable, because after the weekend the ocean pretty much shuts down for a long stretch.
Right out of the gate, Thursday, July 9th, is looking excellent at Wollongong North Beach. We’re looking at clean waves averaging about 5 ft rolling in from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the SSW, keeping the face smooth. The water is about what you’d expect for this time of year. Wave energy is moderate to strong (715). This is the pick of the period for sure. Being an exposed beach, it'll be handling that energy well. Crowds might turn up, so keep your eyes peeled. Friday morning holds similar 5 ft SE swell, but with a slight drop in period, and the wind stays cross-off. Friday afternoon, the wind goes glassy with that same 5 ft swell – that’s a real treat for an afternoon session.
By Saturday, we start to see a drop. Swell backs right off to about 4 ft and then 3 ft, and the wind goes a bit messy. The energy drops off a cliff, and the conditions get pretty marginal.
Then comes the dry spell. From Sunday morning right through until about the 19th of July, there’s just nothing on offer. For over a week, the energy is tiny to non-existent, so don't bother.
We finally see a little life late on Friday, the 17th of July, but it’s not worth your time. A 6 ft SE swell rolls in, but it’s getting hammered by a strong 25 mph breeze straight out of the S. That’s a washing machine, not a surf. Into Saturday the 18th, the swell drops, and the wind is still howling. You might get a clean-looking wave on Sunday the 19th, with a 1 ft SSE swell and a gentle offshore wind, but it’s barely a knee-high ripple. We don’t see anything approaching good again in this forecast window.
So, the call is simple: Thursday and Friday this week are your best bet at Wollongong North Beach. The SE swell is solid, the wind is clean, and the vibe is good. Get out there while the getting’s good, because the ocean is going to take a long nap right after.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 11 | SSE 19 | S 9 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 366 | 489 | 489 | 393 | 449 | 456 | 275 | 168 | 161 | 143 | 60 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:30AM1.09m | 3:26PM1.39m | 3:45AM1.05m | 4:24PM1.49m | 5:00AM1.03m | 5:22PM1.60m | 6:09AM1.05m | 6:18PM1.70m | 7:10AM1.09m | 7:13PM1.77m | 8:06AM1.12m | 8:05PM1.81m | 8:58AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:41AM0.28m | 10:01PM0.38m | 9:39AM0.30m | 11:11PM0.27m | 10:39AM0.31m | 00:15AM0.15m | 11:39AM0.29m | 1:13AM0.05m | 12:37PM0.27m | 2:07AM-0.03m | 1:32PM0.25m | 2:57AM-0.07m | 2:25PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 6 | — |
| kJ | 513 | 489 | 489 | 393 | 449 | 456 | 275 | 168 | 112 | 143 | 60 | 33 | 18 | 51 | 44 | 15 | 32 | 34 | 18 | 27 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 13 | — | S 21 | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | ESE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | S 19 | S 11 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | 366 | 226 | 75 | 87 | — | 9 | 21 | 155 | 161 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 59 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 28 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 19 | S 21 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | NE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 | SSE 19 | S 16 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 36 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1642 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 6 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 80 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 497 |
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