Woonona Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.90° E

Issued: 9 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Woonona sea temperature is
19.1° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Woonona surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Woonona surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NE swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NE swell.

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 (Jun 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s 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 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
14
3.5
SSE
14
4.5
S
13
4.5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
43
27
118
38
26
15
38
120
107
54
52
23
16
7
15
14
15
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
25
N
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
40
WNW
25
W
25
W
20
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
25
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:51PM1.52m
8:38AM1.00m
8:30PM1.53m
9:17AM1.01m
9:07PM1.53m
9:55AM1.02m
9:44PM1.51m
10:35AM1.04m
10:21PM1.47m
11:15AM1.06m
10:59PM1.41m
11:59AM1.10m
11:40PM1.34m
Low Tide
1:16PM0.42m
2:44AM0.21m
1:56PM0.41m
3:22AM0.19m
2:36PM0.40m
3:59AM0.18m
3:15PM0.41m
4:34AM0.18m
3:56PM0.43m
5:09AM0.19m
4:40PM0.45m
5:44AM0.19m
5:29PM0.48m
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rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
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7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
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4:54
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
 mm
1
3
Temp °C
16
16
14
18
19
16
20
21
18
21
21
16
16
15
12
16
15
8
13
13
13
Feels °C
14
14
12
15
17
13
17
17
14
17
17
13
10
9
5
11
11
4
6
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ENE
5
0.9
NE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
9
1
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
S
12
1.4
S
9
1.9
S
10
3.5
SSE
14
3.5
SSE
13
3.5
SSE
12
Energy kJ
41
38
24
47
10
26
15
15
9
107
54
52
23
16
7
27
320
696
4555
3910
3606
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
1
SSE
14
Energy kJ
24
14
27
16
10
17
14
2
2
8
10
8
5
5
5
14
9
352
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
14
Energy kJ
2
8
8
8
7
4
3
4
13
7
1
3
3
3
15
14
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
5
0.3
NNW
2
1.4
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.8
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
NW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
4.5
S
13
4.5
S
13
Energy kJ
43
1
118
38
2
1
38
120
2
4
4
7
2
16
2
4
6718
6417
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
5
2
7
Distance (km)
0
7
0
0
15
0
22
288
7
1
0
0
160
206
80
8
2
0
7
293
106
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
8
2
7
5
5
4
4
6
7
9
7
9
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
9
5
6
6
7
9
7
5
9
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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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