Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.5° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 26th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 31st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first real window of opportunity doesn’t open until this coming Sunday morning, the 26th of July. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSE swell rolling in with a solid 12-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the WSW at just 3 mph. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 339, so there’s some push behind it. This is a decent little session for beginners, but it’s not a standout—just a nice, clean start.

Things go quiet again after that Sunday morning. The rest of the week looks pretty ordinary with small, messy swells and onshore winds chopping things up. We’ve got a long stretch from Sunday afternoon all the way through to the following Saturday, the 1st of August, with nothing worth paddling out for. The surf stays small, windy, and messy.

Now, the real standout for this forecast window is shaping up for Monday morning, the 3rd of August. The swell bumps up to a clean 5ft from the SSE, with a nice 11-second period, and the wind is dead glassy out of the SSE at just 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 566. This is a morning where you’ll want to be early. The waves will have good shape and the water will be smooth. This is the pick of the first week.

Then, the best of the entire outlook comes through on Sunday morning, the 9th of August. We’ve got a 5ft SSE swell, 11-second period, glassy conditions with a light WNW breeze at 3 mph, and the combined energy is strong at 594. This is a true standout. The waves will be punchy and clean, and it’s a morning that’s begging for a dawn patrol.

The following Monday, the 10th of August, is for the experienced crew only. The swell jumps to 7ft from the S, with a 9-second period, and offshore winds out of the NW at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong at 1212. This is a big, powerful swell, and it’s only for those who know what they’re doing. The winds will keep it clean, but the size will be intimidating for most.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is without doubt Sunday morning the 9th of August at Woolgoolga Back Beach. Clean, punchy, and glassy. If you’re a beginner, aim for this Sunday morning, the 26th of July. For the experts, Monday the 10th of August is your window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
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0.5
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7
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6
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7
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11
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S
10
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SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.7
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10
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
328
353
296
159
161
113
78
56
31
21
32
34
160
234
755
750
668
292
555
543
582
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
S
10
SE
10
W
5
N
15
NE
10
WNW
10
W
10
E
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
30
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:17PM1.44m
6:35AM0.92m
6:58PM1.51m
7:16AM0.97m
7:35PM1.57m
7:53AM1.02m
8:10PM1.61m
8:30AM1.06m
8:44PM1.62m
9:06AM1.11m
9:16PM1.61m
9:43AM1.15m
9:49PM1.56m
Low Tide
11:24AM0.32m
1:05AM0.32m
12:11PM0.27m
1:42AM0.26m
12:53PM0.22m
2:16AM0.20m
1:33PM0.18m
2:49AM0.15m
2:10PM0.16m
3:21AM0.12m
2:48PM0.17m
3:52AM0.10m
3:26PM0.19m
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5:09
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
14
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10
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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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