Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Issued: 3 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
18.8° C

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
11
0.9
NE
6
0.9
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
40
36
52
46
48
52
64
90
90
92
109
107
85
80
86
86
90
64
59
164
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
WNW
15
SW
25
S
15
SSE
10
SE
5
N
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
10
W
5
SSW
5
SE
10
W
5
NW
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NE
10
NNW
25
N
Wind State
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
6:34PM1.69m
7:18AM1.14m
7:25PM1.77m
8:16AM1.13m
8:16PM1.81m
9:12AM1.13m
9:08PM1.81m
10:07AM1.12m
10:01PM1.76m
11:03AM1.11m
10:54PM1.67m
11:59AM1.12m
11:47PM1.54m
12:55PM1.14m
Low Tide
1:21AM0.05m
12:51PM0.23m
2:16AM-0.03m
1:43PM0.24m
3:11AM-0.07m
2:36PM0.26m
4:04AM-0.07m
3:30PM0.29m
4:57AM-0.03m
4:25PM0.34m
5:48AM0.02m
5:25PM0.39m
6:38AM0.10m
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7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
2
2
1
Temp °C
21
19
18
16
15
16
16
15
20
20
16
19
18
17
18
18
16
22
21
17
22
Feels °C
19
18
16
13
12
14
15
13
17
17
13
19
18
17
17
16
14
19
18
15
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.8
S
6
0.6
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
S
8
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.9
NE
6
0.9
ENE
10
Energy kJ
14
40
36
52
46
49
52
64
90
90
92
109
107
72
80
86
140
90
87
59
164
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
13
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ESE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
10
0.3
SSE
15
Energy kJ
1
12
7
4
3
48
14
13
126
104
89
79
49
85
10
6
86
90
64
59
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
19
0.5
ESE
5
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
8
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.5
NE
4
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
S
9
0.3
S
9
Energy kJ
3
4
4
7
14
16
29
7
5
8
16
15
10
10
44
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
6
0.9
S
4
1.4
SSE
6
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.2
S
3
0.2
NNE
2
0.3
NNW
3
0.8
NE
6
0.4
NW
3
0.2
WNW
2
Energy kJ
28
30
161
2
3
2
1
1
1
38
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
13
0
0
1
29
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
20
0
94
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
5
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
7
5
9
5
5
5
5
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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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