Woonona surf break

Woonona surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 10 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
20.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 11th May)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 17th May)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
1.2
SE
6
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.7
E
9
1.9
E
10
1.7
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
78
104
229
225
212
148
102
105
459
416
110
104
127
168
96
94
77
66
486
641
481
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SW
15
S
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
ENE
5
S
5
ENE
10
W
0
NW
10
ENE
10
WNW
0
NW
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
High Tide
2:46AM1.24m
4:02PM1.12m
3:45AM1.25m
4:48PM1.25m
4:43AM1.25m
5:31PM1.39m
5:39AM1.26m
6:14PM1.52m
6:35AM1.26m
6:58PM1.64m
7:30AM1.25m
7:43PM1.72m
8:25AM1.22m
Low Tide
8:36PM0.59m
9:36AM0.27m
9:45PM0.52m
10:20AM0.22m
10:48PM0.42m
11:04AM0.18m
11:45PM0.30m
11:47AM0.16m
00:39AM0.18m
12:31PM0.16m
1:31AM0.07m
1:15PM0.18m
2:24AM-0.00m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:01
5:00
2
2
1
2
4
2
9
2
1
Temp °C
18
15
18
18
17
19
18
18
18
18
17
18
19
17
18
18
16
19
18
16
20
15
13
16
17
17
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
17
17
19
18
16
18
17
15
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
12
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.7
SSE
10
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.7
E
9
1.9
E
10
1.7
E
9
Energy kJ
78
346
320
439
387
333
263
160
39
38
96
104
127
168
96
94
77
66
486
641
481
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
16
0.6
E
12
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
E
11
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
50
104
229
225
212
148
102
69
34
28
21
79
40
29
43
40
26
26
13
5
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.5
SSE
15
0.7
SSE
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
24
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
16
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
6
135
183
4
4
3
4
11
2
2
5
9
9
8
28
15
14
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
8
0.6
E
5
1.2
SE
6
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
2
Energy kJ
246
17
105
459
416
110
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
Distance (km)
106
0
1
1
0
1
35
35
311
35
85
1
106
0
0
0
0
0
39
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
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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