Surf Forecasts:
Woonona surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woonona this week:
The surf forecast for Woonona over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woonona in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woonona over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Sat 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
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38 | 36 | 55 | 45 | 48 | 52 | 65 | 86 | 106 | 119 | 111 | 109 | 107 | 105 | 109 | 88 | 109 | 101 | 103 | 88 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:18AM1.14m | 7:25PM1.77m | 8:16AM1.14m | 8:17PM1.81m | 9:12AM1.13m | 9:09PM1.81m | 10:08AM1.12m | 10:02PM1.76m | 11:03AM1.12m | 10:55PM1.67m | 11:59AM1.12m | 11:48PM1.54m | 12:56PM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21AM0.05m | 12:51PM0.24m | 2:17AM-0.03m | 1:43PM0.25m | 3:11AM-0.06m | 2:36PM0.27m | 4:04AM-0.06m | 3:29PM0.30m | 4:57AM-0.03m | 4:25PM0.34m | 5:49AM0.03m | 5:24PM0.39m | 6:38AM0.10m | 6:28PM0.45m | |||||||
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 |
38 | 36 | 55 | 45 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 86 | 106 | 119 | 111 | 109 | 107 | 105 | 109 | 161 | 56 | 96 | 83 | 70 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | NE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ESE 5 | S 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 7 |
5 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 48 | 17 | 28 | 125 | 103 | 62 | 55 | 48 | 55 | 26 | 58 | 88 | 128 | 101 | 103 | 88 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 10 | S 14 | — | ESE 5 | S 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 12 | — | ENE 10 | S 20 | S 9 | SSE 15 | S 14 |
3 | 4 | 4 | — | 17 | 15 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 92 | 8 | 45 | 121 | 98 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NE 3 | WNW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | NNW 2 | NNE 2 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 |
— | — | 27 | 153 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 19 | 109 | 78 | — | — | 69 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 91 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Woonona Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Woonona provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Woonona can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Woonona 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 (Woonona) 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 Woonona 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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