Woonona surf break

Woonona surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 10 Feb 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
23.6° 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 (Feb 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woonona in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 15th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 15th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 11th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tue
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.6
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.4
NE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.8
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.4
ENE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)785678887777766678885
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)385164967754161817233662944550553263581939
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
NW
20
S
30
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
E
10
E
15
ENE
5
NNE
5
ENE
15
ENE
0
NNE
10
ESE
15
E
5
N
10
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:14AM
1.23
4:59PM
0.84
5:17AM
1.27
6:10PM
0.87
6:13AM
1.33
7:03PM
0.92
7:00AM
1.41
7:46PM
0.98
7:42AM
1.48
8:25PM
1.05
8:21AM
1.55
9:01PM
1.12
8:59AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:08PM
0.53
11:23AM
0.51
10:16PM
0.55
12:26PM
0.45
11:24PM
0.54
1:15PM
0.37
12:22AM
0.49
1:55PM
0.29
1:10AM
0.42
2:31PM
0.21
1:54AM
0.36
3:05PM
0.14
2:35AM
0.30
3:37PM
0.09
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tue
17
Sunrise-6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31-
Sunset--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:50--7:49--7:47
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------------1-1----
Temp. °C222831272218181920192122202122202122212224
Feels °C (?)242731272213131618171919182121202121212122
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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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