Woonona surf break

Woonona surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 22 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
22.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woonona in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 23rd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 23rd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 27th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
1.1
NE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.9
NE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
1
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1
ENE
1.6
S
0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.7
SE
1.7
SE
1.8
SE
1.3
ENE
1.1
SE
1.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)65788776767681010788988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1055108232914741752261619317569115171309382448238147161
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
5
ESE
10
N
15
S
25
S
15
SW
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
10
E
15
S
30
S
20
SSW
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:26PM
1.26
1:02AM
1.41
1:23PM
1.12
1:59AM
1.40
2:34PM
1.01
3:06AM
1.40
3:59PM
0.94
4:19AM
1.43
5:24PM
0.95
5:31AM
1.48
6:34PM
1.00
6:34AM
1.54
7:29PM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:32PM
0.23
7:26AM
0.32
7:18PM
0.32
8:40AM
0.35
8:15PM
0.41
10:05AM
0.35
9:27PM
0.46
11:28AM
0.30
10:46PM
0.47
12:36PM
0.22
11:59PM
0.42
1:30PM
0.14
1:00AM
0.35
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--
Sunset-7:42--7:40--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35-
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-32-------2818111--3310
Temp. °C262923262219242724262321202120202020222221
Feels °C (?)272826271917242625282320191917181818222220
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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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