Wollongong
Updated: 2018-04-27 06:14:00 Surf: bumpy 3ft S Winds: Fresh SW Weather: showers Rating: 3/10

Dawn report: A bit of new southerly swell this morning, but conditions aren't great at the spots seeing the size. Open beaches are cleaner but only small. Check back for the updated photo report around 8am.

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Nearest Observed Surf Reports:
Cronulla
Eastern Beaches
Northern Beaches
Nearest Surfcams:
Wollongong
Wollongong
5.45967889046608
Thirroul
Thirroul
12.48898573785431
Cronulla Beaches
Cronulla Beaches
44.20180694419436
Cronulla Point
Cronulla Point
45.40532720961236
Shark Island
Shark Island
45.40532720961236
Maroubra
Maroubra
58.5418801198024
Bondi
Bondi
65.64343541791294
Manly
Manly
76.25943946558706
Narrabeen
Narrabeen
88.62440137183054
3ft (Head High) reaching 3-5ft at south facing beaches
A
SSW 19kt
2.5 m @ 7.7s S (181°)
0.4 m @ 8.7s E (91°)
0.3 m @ 13.5s S (175°)
Possible shower
Possible shower
First light: 6:02am Sunrise:6:28am Sunset:5:20pm Last light:5:45pm
17
Current: 17.8 (11:40am) Min: 16°C - Max: 19°C

Wind History

Wollongong

Tide Prediction

Editors picks

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: Shipsterns Strike

Craig Brokensha
Tuesday, 24 April 2018

From WA to Tassie, Cabe Paparone captures a strike mission with Jarryd Foster and Jake Osman down to Shipstern Bluff. Featuring cameos by the local chargers.

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: Tom Wegener // Salt of the Earth

Stu Nettle
Friday, 20 April 2018

"You can hear the wood...it's like a symphony."

Swellnet Dispatch

RIP Big Darrell Eastlake

Stu Nettle
Thursday, 19 April 2018

Before he discovered the microphone, Big Daz was a surf entrepreneur and shaper.

Swellnet Dispatch

The success of the Swellnet Lifeline Classic Boardswap Fundraiser

Craig Brokensha
Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Over $2,200 raised for Lifeline on a sunny Sunday at Freshwater.

Latest News

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: What is bodysurfing?

Stu Nettle
Friday, 27 April 2018

For a new crew of slab bodysurfers, simply pulling into a barrel isn't enough.

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: My Name Is John

Stu Nettle
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Sinking in the ratings, soaring in the freesurfs.

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: Slater deconstructing his latest designs

Stu Nettle
Thursday, 26 April 2018

"I confuse myself a lot," says Kelly Slater, "I ride a lot of different types of boards."

Swellnet Dispatch

The men in the grey suits are back

Stu Nettle
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Just when you thought it was safe to...you know, go back in the water.

Form Guide

Letty returns from injury for Sailor Jerry Surftag showdown

Thursday, 26 April 2018

Letty Mortensen returns for NASA after three months out of the water.

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: Go Mad

Stu Nettle
Thursday, 26 April 2018

31 years after mixing the original brew, Ross Clarke-Jones returns to share the Mad Wax formula.

Swellnet Dispatch

Watch: Andy Irons: Kissed by God - Official Trailer

Ben Matson
Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Andy Irons: Kissed by God is a film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons. 

Swellnet Dispatch

Australian surfer Jae Haydon dies in Bali

Nicholas McLaren
Tuesday, 24 April 2018

The 35-year-old's body was found 12 hours after a broken board washed up last night near Padang Padang.

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thermalben in Great waves coming for both coasts 3 hours 38 min ago
truebluebasher in Watch: Go Mad 12 hours 22 min ago
thermalben in Small beachies Thursday; extended period of surf for the points late Friday onwards 21 hours 45 min ago