Surf Forecasts:
Woody Head surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, E swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woody Head this week:
The surf forecast for Woody Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woody Head in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woody Head over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
147 | 186 | 269 | 240 | 251 | 267 | 256 | 256 | 294 | 314 | 297 | 303 | 238 | 184 | 151 | 158 | 158 | 151 | 114 | 112 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:36PM1.89m | 8:59AM1.21m | 9:26PM1.89m | 9:52AM1.19m | 10:17PM1.85m | 10:46AM1.18m | 11:08PM1.78m | 11:43AM1.17m | 11:59PM1.67m | 12:43PM1.18m | 00:52AM1.55m | 1:46PM1.21m | 1:46AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:46PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.36m | 2:36PM0.35m | 4:19AM0.36m | 3:27PM0.38m | 5:12AM0.38m | 4:21PM0.44m | 6:03AM0.41m | 5:17PM0.51m | 6:53AM0.45m | 6:19PM0.59m | 7:42AM0.48m | 7:26PM0.66m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
147 | 186 | 194 | 240 | 251 | 267 | 256 | 256 | 294 | 314 | 297 | 303 | 238 | 184 | 151 | 158 | 158 | 151 | 114 | 112 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 20 | S 18 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 4 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 4 |
3 | 8 | 6 | 94 | 58 | 52 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 9 | — | SE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 7 | SE 6 | NE 10 | S 12 | SE 12 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 9 | NE 5 | SSE 11 |
3 | 2 | — | 12 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 25 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 2 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNW 2 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | — | — | — |
31 | 51 | 269 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 19 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 5 | 5 | 131 | 5 | 58 | 131 | 5 | 0 | 58 | 9 | 9 | 85 | 0 |
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Information about the Woody Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Woody Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Woody Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Woody Head 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 (Woody Head) 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 Woody Head 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.










