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Wollongong South Beach surf break

Wollongong South Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 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
22.1° C
 (Which is 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 (Jan 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 21st Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 26th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 22nd Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
4
0
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
2.3
SE
1.5
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.5
SE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SE
Period(s) (?)11111111111010109988121114121212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7308698226731256462240151337232154207575553907617635766694449268
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
E
5
NNW
20
S
30
S
20
SSE
10
SE
15
E
10
NNW
15
NE
30
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
SSE
20
S
10
SSW
15
ENE
10
ESE
0
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:36AM
1.57
11:22PM
1.15
11:14AM
1.52
12:03AM
1.19
11:54AM
1.44
12:47AM
1.23
12:40PM
1.33
1:36AM
1.28
1:33PM
1.21
2:31AM
1.32
2:38PM
1.10
3:32AM
1.38
3:57PM
1.01
4:37AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:19PM
0.10
4:54AM
0.34
5:53PM
0.10
5:41AM
0.37
6:29PM
0.13
6:34AM
0.40
7:08PM
0.18
7:35AM
0.42
7:52PM
0.24
8:48AM
0.43
8:44PM
0.31
10:11AM
0.40
9:46PM
0.36
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-8:08--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:06-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212219201918192018222421273024292722262623
Feels °C (?)202019191414171816212120273026292923272726
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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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