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Wollongong North Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
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Wollongong North Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Wollongong North Beach surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, E swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 (May 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 30th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 30th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 30th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong North Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | |
514 | 394 | 284 | 192 | 156 | 118 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 58 | 57 | 39 | 73 | 49 | 50 | 65 | 97 | 58 | 34 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 7:32AM1.03m | 7:33PM1.51m | 8:13AM1.02m | 8:09PM1.52m | 8:54AM1.01m | 8:47PM1.51m | 9:35AM0.99m | 9:25PM1.49m | 10:16AM0.98m | 10:04PM1.46m | 11:00AM0.97m | 10:44PM1.42m | 11:46AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:41AM0.24m | 1:00PM0.38m | 2:20AM0.21m | 1:37PM0.39m | 3:00AM0.20m | 2:14PM0.41m | 3:40AM0.20m | 2:52PM0.43m | 4:20AM0.22m | 3:31PM0.46m | 5:01AM0.24m | 4:12PM0.49m | 5:43AM0.26m | 4:58PM0.52m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
— | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 |
12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | S 7 | S 10 |
514 | 257 | 223 | 192 | 156 | 118 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 58 | 57 | 39 | 73 | 49 | 50 | 65 | 97 | 58 | 17 | 426 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SW 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
265 | 394 | 284 | 80 | 45 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 48 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 34 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | WSW 3 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | S 12 | ENE 10 |
5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | WSW 4 |
1 | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | — | 1 | 14 | 52 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 14 | — | 5 | 6 | 62 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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.












