Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for Woolgoolga Back Beach.

Straight up, we’re in for a bit of a rough patch to start. The first week is pretty much a write-off because of strong, onshore winds and messy conditions. There’s a big pulse of swell mid-week from the 15th on, but it’s all cross-on and lumpy with poor ratings across the board. That said, don’t lose hope – things are looking to clean up nicely after that, especially around the 22nd.

The best call for a real surf is Wednesday morning, July 22. We’ve got a stiff 4ft swell from the east, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind goes completely glassy. That means clean, smooth lines with no chop. The combined swell energy is a moderate 333, so there’s some push but not overwhelming. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year, so a springy full suit will still be your best mate.

Another solid option is Thursday morning, July 23, with the swell dropping a little to 4ft from the east, but the wind turns offshore from the NNW at 6 mph. That’ll give you clean little peelers with a moderate 206 energy reading. It’s not going to be huge, but it’ll be fun for a beginner-friendly cruise.

Later on, Tuesday morning, July 28, we see a sneaky spike of 6ft swell from the south at a very long 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, which tends to hold shape nicely at this spot but can also be a bit straight for a beach. Winds are still cross-on though, so it’s not a standout. Keep it on the radar if you’re after some push.

For the rest of the outlook, there’s plenty of knee-to-waist high stuff but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, so it’s not going to be your day to score. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so expect a few locals out, but nothing hectic.

Alright, stay stoked and watch the forecasts – it’s rare to get a bad run for too long here.

Rusty.

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