Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
17.7° C
0.3° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SE swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 16th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Wollongong North Beach.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty flat and quiet start to the outlook. The first few days are just tiny, weak waves with a combined swell energy of only 52 (moderate energy) at best. It's gonna be a slow grind until things start to pick up a bit later in the run.

For the first week or so, the swell is tiny, mostly around 1 to 2 feet. The wind is okay, with some clean cross-offshore breezes, but there's just not enough water moving to get excited about. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

We hit a bit of a wall on the 17th of August. A short-period, 7-second easterly swell pushes in to 5 feet, but the wind is onshore and messy, making it a poor, choppy mess. The combined energy jumps to 233 (moderate), but it's not worth a paddle.

Things start to look a little more interesting around the 19th of August. The swell settles a bit and the wind improves. The 20th of August Thursday morning is a standout. The swell is a clean 5 feet from the east, with a 8-second period, but the wind is glassy, dead calm. The combined energy is a solid 304 (moderate). This is the best we've seen so far – clean, glassy waves. The 22nd of August Saturday morning also has some potential. The swell bumps up to 5 feet from the ENE with a longer 11-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 487 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it should be clean. This is a proper groundswell, so it'll be better shaped with longer waits between sets.

The 25th of August Tuesday morning is another one to circle. A clean 4 feet ENE swell with a 9-second period and a solid offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy is 280 (moderate). This will be clean and lined up. The 26th of August Wednesday morning is a letdown – back to glassy conditions but with only 2 feet of weak swell.

The best bet on offer for the whole window is the 20th of August Thursday morning, with that glassy 5 feet east swell. It's a classic clean, small-wave morning. The 25th of August Tuesday morning is a close second, with a bit more size and a solid offshore wind, but the wind is a bit stronger. The 22nd of August Saturday morning is also worth a look, but it's a long-range call, so it's a bit less certain. The crowds at Wollongong North Beach are sometimes a problem, so keep that in mind.

For the rest of the second week, we see a few more pulses of ENE swell, but the wind is more often onshore or cross-onshore, making it less appealing. The 27th of August Thursday morning is a write-off.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a flat spell, then a few cleaner windows open up. The glassy Thursday morning on the 20th of August is your best chance for a clean, easy paddle. The 22nd and 25th are promising but a bit more of a gamble.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
1.6
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
52
48
43
32
29
29
30
30
17
17
17
18
18
19
244
233
227
254
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SE
15
W
0
NNE
10
E
10
SSW
25
S
20
S
20
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
E
20
E
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:51AM1.17m
7:51PM1.75m
8:36AM1.23m
8:37PM1.72m
9:19AM1.28m
9:22PM1.63m
10:01AM1.32m
10:05PM1.51m
10:42AM1.34m
10:47PM1.35m
11:24AM1.33m
11:31PM1.19m
Low Tide
1:50AM-0.01m
1:23PM0.23m
2:34AM-0.04m
2:14PM0.20m
3:15AM-0.02m
3:03PM0.20m
3:53AM0.03m
3:52PM0.23m
4:29AM0.11m
4:42PM0.28m
5:04AM0.20m
5:34PM0.35m
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6:39
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6:37
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6:33
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5:22
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5:25
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4
2
Temp °C
13
18
17
14
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12
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Feels °C
8
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12
11
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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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