Woonona surf break

Woonona surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 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
23.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Mar 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 16th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NNE
0.8
NE
1.1
NE
1.8
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.2
S
0.2
E
0.9
SSE
0.4
SE
0.2
ENE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.6
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)55577759659668888881110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4434622798659837646824312424282221198371
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
5
W
10
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
S
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SW
5
ESE
5
SE
10
SW
15
S
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
glassoncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:07AM
1.43
7:51PM
1.15
7:49AM
1.49
8:27PM
1.25
8:29AM
1.52
9:03PM
1.36
9:10AM
1.51
9:41PM
1.45
9:53AM
1.47
10:19PM
1.51
10:38AM
1.39
11:01PM
1.55
11:27AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:46AM
0.43
1:48PM
0.19
1:32AM
0.34
2:22PM
0.12
2:16AM
0.26
2:55PM
0.07
3:01AM
0.19
3:29PM
0.06
3:46AM
0.14
4:04PM
0.08
4:33AM
0.12
4:41PM
0.14
5:24AM
0.13
5:20PM
0.22
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00-
Sunset--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:06
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------202------1---4--
Temp. °C212426222730212121192122212222212223202324
Feels °C (?)202324212629211919192323222321222323222322
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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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