Woonona surf break

Woonona surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 14 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Woonona surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Woonona sea temperature is
21.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woonona this week:

The surf forecast for Woonona over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woonona in the next 12 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 14th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 14th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 19th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woonona over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1.2
E
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
1.2
NE
1.5
NE
1
ENE
1.6
NE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)788887778845666767777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1061727558442891524222441329817296184115937764
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
10
SW
15
SSE
10
E
15
SE
5
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
NE
15
NE
30
NE
10
NNW
20
NE
25
NE
10
S
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:08PM
1.02
5:52AM
1.32
6:05PM
0.98
6:32AM
1.38
6:57PM
0.97
7:09AM
1.43
7:45PM
0.98
7:47AM
1.48
8:28PM
0.99
8:24AM
1.52
9:09PM
1.00
9:02AM
1.54
9:49PM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:31AM
0.50
11:09PM
0.37
12:28PM
0.44
11:49PM
0.40
1:15PM
0.37
12:29AM
0.41
1:58PM
0.31
1:10AM
0.41
2:38PM
0.25
1:49AM
0.41
3:17PM
0.21
2:28AM
0.41
3:55PM
0.19
3:07AM
0.40
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-8:02--8:04--8:04--8:05--8:06--8:06--8:07-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----1----------142--
Temp. °C273122171717181818212320272523232319192221
Feels °C (?)273017161515171718191918252223222018202524
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Woonona, 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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