Woonona surf break

Woonona surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 07 May 2026 AEST
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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
21.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woonona this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Woonona in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) 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 3.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 13th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woonona over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.8
E
14
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
1.7
SE
11
1.1
E
6
1.1
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
163
70
50
57
40
40
42
43
71
110
71
232
215
206
141
102
69
639
91
121
Wind (km/h)
30
W
30
WSW
20
W
25
W
25
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
SSE
15
SSE
15
SW
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
E
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:12PM0.91m
11:56PM1.32m
1:12PM0.91m
00:49AM1.28m
2:14PM0.94m
1:47AM1.25m
3:12PM1.02m
2:46AM1.24m
4:02PM1.12m
3:45AM1.25m
4:48PM1.25m
4:43AM1.25m
5:31PM1.39m
Low Tide
5:17PM0.56m
7:03AM0.35m
6:13PM0.59m
7:56AM0.34m
7:22PM0.61m
8:48AM0.31m
8:36PM0.59m
9:36AM0.27m
9:45PM0.52m
10:20AM0.22m
10:48PM0.42m
11:04AM0.18m
11:45PM0.30m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
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5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
1
2
2
2
2
6
Temp °C
15
14
11
19
18
13
18
17
14
19
18
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
19
18
18
6
6
4
13
13
10
15
14
12
18
16
15
15
16
15
16
15
15
16
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
1.5
S
8
2.4
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.6
S
10
2.2
S
10
2.2
S
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.5
S
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.6
S
9
0.9
S
10
1
SSE
15
0.8
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
1.4
SSE
11
0.4
E
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
245
289
1230
621
484
967
1144
784
397
258
258
413
174
405
206
141
102
408
38
346
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.9
SSE
16
0.8
E
13
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.5
E
12
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
E
11
0.8
SSE
10
Energy kJ
2
163
70
50
57
40
40
42
43
71
110
71
387
215
4
23
8
67
27
21
136
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
10
0.5
SSE
15
0.8
E
14
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
20
0.3
S
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
E
11
Energy kJ
4
2
2
6
4
2
128
232
2
3
4
8
48
24
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
3
S
10
0.6
W
3
2.5
S
11
3
S
10
1.6
S
9
2
S
11
1.3
S
7
1.5
S
10
1.7
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
11
1
ESE
6
1.7
SE
11
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
Energy kJ
18
5
2011
8
1559
1818
395
881
176
423
784
560
540
69
639
91
113
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
5
3
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
34
106
2
2
2
0
2
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
106
35
74
35
288
85
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
3
4
5
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
8
6
5
6
5
8
6
5
5
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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.

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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