Woonona surf break

Woonona surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 05 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
21.5° 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woonona in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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+) 4AM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.6
E
13
0.6
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.8
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.7
E
12
1.4
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
545
452
416
356
245
163
70
51
37
40
40
41
41
119
119
148
222
272
199
138
152
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
0
E
20
NE
15
W
30
W
25
SW
20
W
25
W
30
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
10
S
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:25PM1.42m
11:20AM0.94m
11:08PM1.37m
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
Low Tide
5:21AM0.30m
4:31PM0.52m
6:10AM0.33m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
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5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
1
1
3
1
2
Temp °C
15
20
20
15
15
14
11
18
16
13
18
17
13
18
18
16
17
16
18
19
18
12
18
16
13
6
7
4
11
9
9
14
13
11
15
15
13
15
14
16
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
ENE
10
2.5
S
10
1.9
S
10
1.4
S
10
2
S
10
2.3
S
11
2
S
11
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
0.8
E
13
1
SSE
16
1.1
SSE
15
1.5
SSE
12
1
S
12
Energy kJ
545
452
416
356
245
163
1481
755
377
808
1270
917
539
372
348
326
222
512
539
699
284
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
17
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.1
S
11
0.1
NE
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.4
SSE
16
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
Energy kJ
30
53
32
6
2
4
70
51
37
40
40
41
41
77
119
148
95
272
199
138
100
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
N
10
0.6
E
13
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
14
0.9
E
13
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
3
21
4
3
4
5
2
119
4
22
14
272
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
W
2
0.9
WSW
4
1.2
SSW
7
3
S
10
0.6
W
3
0.6
WSW
3
2.5
S
11
1.7
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
3
1
21
156
2248
8
9
1377
513
471
464
424
301
152
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
5
3
4
1
4
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
4
1
3
Distance (km)
0
0
235
0
84
2
2
13
96
0
27
74
0
1
74
1
1
1
35
106
106
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
5
3
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
2
3
5
4
4
5
4
5
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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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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