Wollongong South Beach surf break

Wollongong South Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 22 Oct 2025 AEDT
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Wollongong South Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wollongong South Beach sea temperature is
19.6° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wollongong South Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Wollongong South Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wollongong South Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 22nd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 29th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wollongong South Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
NE
1
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.4
NE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
1.6
SSE
Period(s) (?)98999810101099615147888889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1612323071627945141127837519913917414534695525119391
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
25
WNW
10
WSW
15
SE
15
E
10
NW
10
SE
15
SE
5
SSE
10
NE
25
NE
10
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
WSW
30
S
20
SSW
25
S
15
SSE
0
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
onoffcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:14AM
1.47
9:41PM
1.16
9:45AM
1.48
10:19PM
1.10
10:18AM
1.46
10:58PM
1.04
10:54AM
1.43
11:39PM
0.98
11:33AM
1.38
12:27AM
0.93
12:19PM
1.33
1:24AM
0.89
1:12PM
1.28
2:32AM
0.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:42PM
0.20
3:23AM
0.33
4:20PM
0.21
3:53AM
0.38
5:00PM
0.24
4:25AM
0.43
5:42PM
0.29
4:59AM
0.48
6:29PM
0.34
5:39AM
0.53
7:23PM
0.37
6:28AM
0.58
8:23PM
0.38
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Sunrise6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:00--
Sunset-7:15--7:15--7:16--7:17--7:17--7:19--7:20-
clear
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clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------2--1---
Temp. °C303723181815192016192118242620221913141413
Feels °C (?)293219141413161714171717202419181468810
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Illawarra

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Wollongong South Beach (light winds from the SW at Port Kembla Ntc Aws 5 km from Wollongong South Beach). 1.0m 5s windswell from the E with a 0.4m 8s swell from the NE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the Wollongong South Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wollongong South Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Wollongong South Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wollongong South 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 South 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 South 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 South Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 4 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 7 km (4 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.

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