Wollongong North Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° S 150.90° E

Wollongong North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wollongong North Beach sea temperature is
18.5° C
1.1° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period with NNE 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 (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Wollongong North Beach in feet and miles per hour. It’s a rough start, no two ways about it. The water temp is about 65°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for late July, so you might not need a hood.

We are looking at a massive flat spell starting Monday, July 27th. The morning is glassy with a north wind at 3 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 0.3ft from the southeast with a super long period of 18 seconds—just a lot of waiting. The combined energy is a weak 14. The afternoon is even worse with a 12 mph northeasterly onshore breeze. This goes on for days.

Tuesday the 28th has a tiny 1ft wave with a short period of 7 seconds, clean with a cross-offshore wind, but the energy is only 8. It’s flat. The glassy conditions on Tuesday afternoon with 0.3ft are pretty but useless. This dead pattern continues. A few mornings are glassy with light offshore winds, like Friday July 31st morning with a southwesterly at 3 mph, but the swell is still 0.3ft.

Finally, on Sunday, August 2nd, we get a pulse. The morning shows a 2ft swell from the southeast with a 12-second period, moderate energy of 103, but the wind is a 6 mph cross-onshore northerly, creating bumps. The surf is still poor. Monday, August 3rd morning has a 3ft swell from the southeast, period 10 seconds, energy of 138, but again a cross-shore wind and poor conditions.

The first real action comes on Thursday, August 6th afternoon. A 5ft swell from the southeast with a short period of 6 seconds, energy of 165, with a fresh 19 mph southwesterly cross-offshore wind keeping it clean. The wave comment says "poor," though. It’s got size but no quality.

The best window opens on Sunday, August 9th. The morning delivers a 6ft swell from the east with an 8-second period, strong energy of 416, and a gentle 9 mph southwesterly cross-offshore wind. It’s clean and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is the standout. The afternoon holds 5ft from the east, period 8 seconds, massive energy of 551, but the wind switches to a light cross-shore from the east-southeast, putting some texture on it. The wave comment says "marginal," so the morning is your go.

Monday, August 10th morning has 5ft from the east-northeast, period 8 seconds, energy 259, but it’s cross-onshore with a light northerly. The afternoon jumps to 5ft from the same direction with a long period of 11 seconds and a huge 561 energy, but the northeasterly is blowing 12 mph straight onshore. That’s a messy, blown-out washout. By Tuesday, August 11th, the morning has 6ft from the east-northeast, period 9 seconds, energy 487, with a solid 16 mph westerly cross-offshore—clean, but "marginal." The afternoon has a fresh 19 mph west-southwesterly offshore, 5ft, period 9 seconds, energy 406, and it’s clean. That’s one for the experts.

So, the long gap of flatness runs from July 27th through August 1st. The only true standout is Sunday, August 9th morning. That’s your call. The swell is 6ft from the east, clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is pumping. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for the advanced crew at Wollongong North Beach, that’s the one. The rest of the days have size but the wind is a problem. Stay tuned.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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4
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7
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7
0.1
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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6
96
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18
Wind (km/h)
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10
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NW
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30
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High Tide
6:53PM1.47m
7:36AM0.99m
7:32PM1.52m
8:13AM1.04m
8:09PM1.55m
8:49AM1.08m
8:44PM1.55m
9:25AM1.12m
9:19PM1.53m
10:01AM1.17m
9:54PM1.48m
10:39AM1.21m
10:32PM1.40m
Low Tide
12:15PM0.44m
1:45AM0.24m
12:58PM0.40m
2:20AM0.20m
1:39PM0.36m
2:54AM0.16m
2:18PM0.34m
3:26AM0.14m
2:58PM0.34m
3:58AM0.13m
3:39PM0.35m
4:29AM0.14m
4:22PM0.37m
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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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