Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.4° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days are a tough stretch for Wollongong North Beach. We’re looking at a proper lean run, so don’t be expecting much.

Right now, the surf’s flat and the wind is messy. Sunday afternoon has a tiny 3ft ENE swell, but it’s cross-on with a moderate breeze, so it’s choppy and not worth a paddle. That sets the tone for the week ahead.

Monday the 10th sees a brief bump in size – 6ft ENE swell in the morning – but the wind is howling cross-shore at 19 mph, making it lumpy and poor. The combined energy is moderate but messy (520). It’s the same story Monday afternoon: 5ft with a fresh cross breeze.

From Tuesday the 11th through to Sunday the 16th, we’ve got a solid run of tiny, weak surf. Swell drops to 2ft or less, with combined energy barely reaching 93. Winds do go offshore or glassy at times, so the water will look clean, but there’s simply not enough push to get excited about. Tuesday morning has a nice W cross-off breeze and clean 2ft waves, but the energy is weak (81). Friday the 14th morning is glassy with a 1ft swell – beautiful conditions, but you’d need a longboard and a prayer.

We hit another little pulse on the 17th, but it’s short-period (5-6 seconds) and cross-shore, so the 3ft swell is choppy and sloppy. The 18th offers a cleaner window with a light SSW offshore and 3ft ENE swell, but again, the period is short and the energy is minimal (79). Still, it’s “surfable but very ordinary.”

The real standout in this whole forecast is Sunday the 23rd of August. The morning brings a solid 6ft NE swell with a light cross breeze and very strong combined energy (1054). That’s a powerful groundswell, and the period is 9 seconds – decent shape. The afternoon cleans right up with a light WNW cross-off breeze and 5ft ENE swell (415). This is the pick of the 16 days, but it’s over a week away, so don’t bank on it yet. The 6ft morning is on the edge for beginners; the 5ft afternoon is more manageable.

Monday the 24th holds some size too – 4ft E swell in the morning (502 energy) with a clean cross-off breeze, and the afternoon bumps to 6ft East swell with an 11-second period (701 energy). The wind stays cross-off, so the lines should be clean. This is another good option, but again, it’s over a week out.

Overall, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the cleanest tiny days are Tuesday the 11th and Friday the 14th mornings, but you’ll be hunting for knee-high peelers. The real hope rests on the 23rd and 24th – keep an eye on the forecasts.

Stay patient, keep the wax warm.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.9
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1.6
NE
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1.8
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1.5
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9
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
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10
0.7
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
182
497
387
164
81
75
47
48
51
48
31
29
17
17
17
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17
18
19
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
NNE
30
NNW
35
NW
30
W
25
W
20
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
15
W
5
S
15
SSE
10
SW
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:10PM1.58m
6:05AM1.04m
6:08PM1.67m
7:01AM1.10m
7:01PM1.73m
7:51AM1.17m
7:51PM1.75m
8:36AM1.23m
8:37PM1.72m
9:19AM1.28m
9:22PM1.63m
10:01AM1.32m
10:05PM1.51m
Low Tide
00:08AM0.14m
11:31AM0.33m
1:02AM0.05m
12:29PM0.28m
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
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6:37
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5:21
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Temp °C
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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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