Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
20.1°C
0.3° 

Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,957 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woolgoolga Back Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 13th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 13th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Woolgoolga Back Beach has on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week looks pretty grim. We’re looking at a stretch of poor surf conditions all the way from Friday the 11th right through to Sunday the 20th of September, with only one brief flicker of something surfable. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The only half-decent chance in that first block comes on Monday the 14th of September in the morning. The swell is tiny – around 3ft from the SE – but the wind is a light N cross-off, keeping things clean. The combined energy is weak (121), and it’s really just surfable waves in very ordinary conditions. Not exactly a standout, but if you’re desperate, you could get a few knee-high runners.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions. The big issue is wind. Saturday the 16th and Thursday the 17th see a strong SSW breeze kicking up cross-on mess, with swell jumping to 8ft to 12ft from the SSE. That’s too big for beginners, and with the short period (7-9 seconds) and strong cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. The combined energy is massive (1956 on Wednesday the 16th afternoon), but the quality is rubbish. For a beach break like this, that setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, the first real highlight pops up on Saturday the 19th of September morning. The swell drops to 4ft from the ESE, and we get a light NNE cross-off breeze – glassy clean conditions. Combined energy is moderate (506). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and with the offshore wind and clean lines, this is the pick of the whole outlook. It’s a beginner-friendly spot and sometimes crowded, so get in early.

There’s another notable window on Wednesday the 23rd of September morning. Swell picks up to 8ft from the SSE, but with a short period of 7 seconds, it’s a bit messy. The wind is cross-off and the surf is clean, but it’s marginal due to the size and period – really only for experienced surfers. Combined energy is moderate (537).

The final mention of interest is Friday the 25th of September morning. Clean conditions with a N cross-off, 3ft SSE swell, combined energy weak (260). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

All up, the best session is Saturday the 19th of September morning – that light offshore and clean 4ft ESE swell is your best bet. The rest of the window is mostly a write-off, with the big windy days better left to the kite crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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Direction
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2.4
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.9
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
2.5
SSE
7
3.5
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1130
315
220
137
122
126
74
68
135
115
61
76
36
38
33
764
1938
1631
1342
1233
1347
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
15
SSE
10
S
10
S
10
SE
5
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
10
WNW
15
N
25
NE
10
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
25
SSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:08PM1.63m
8:36AM1.43m
8:46PM1.53m
9:14AM1.47m
9:23PM1.40m
9:51AM1.47m
9:59PM1.26m
10:30AM1.44m
10:35PM1.12m
11:11AM1.38m
11:15PM0.99m
11:58AM1.31m
00:04AM0.88m
Low Tide
1:52PM0.05m
2:30AM-0.02m
2:36PM0.07m
3:01AM0.01m
3:20PM0.12m
3:32AM0.06m
4:03PM0.19m
4:02AM0.14m
4:47PM0.28m
4:33AM0.22m
5:36PM0.38m
5:08AM0.31m
6:35PM0.46m
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5:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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7
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Information about the Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Woolgoolga Back Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Woolgoolga Back Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Woolgoolga Back Beach 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 (Woolgoolga Back Beach) 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 Woolgoolga Back Beach 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.

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