North Wollongong surf report
City beach with patrols and gentle banks on small days.
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Tomorrow at North Wollongong (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–11am
Fun.
Clean offshore wind, waist-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Westerly wind at 6 kn. That's offshore here, so the waves will be clean.
- Waves around waist high (0.7m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and rising at 10am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings south-south-easterly 6 kn around 11am, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is North Wollongong good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at North Wollongong for your level.
Watch out
Rips near the rocks.
Surf schools at North Wollongong
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Pines Surfing Academy - Group Lessons. Lessons usually start at 9am, 11:30am, 2pm.
- Pines Surfing Academy - After School 8 Weeks. Lessons usually start at 4pm.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing North Wollongong?
North Wollongong is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.
What wind is offshore at North Wollongong?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at North Wollongong, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is North Wollongong good for beginners?
Yes. North Wollongong is one of the better NSW South Coast spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at North Wollongong?
Rips near the rocks.
Are there surf lessons at North Wollongong?
Yes: Pines Surfing Academy - Group Lessons, Pines Surfing Academy - After School 8 Weeks. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Sandon Point 9.2 km
- The Farm (Killalea) 21.3 km
- Seven Mile Beach 43.2 km