Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 812 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SE 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 (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got a look at what's coming up for Woolgoolga Back Beach. This is a beginner-friendly spot that's fairly consistent, but the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag with plenty of small, ordinary days to wade through before we get a couple of real highlights.
The water temperature is sitting at 67°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right, the first decent chance pops up on Monday, the 3rd of August. The morning is your best bet with a 4ft swell from the southeast at 10 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, which will keep the waves clean. The combined swell energy is moderate at 397. It's not a standout, but it's the most promising in the early part of the outlook.
After that, things get quiet. From Tuesday the 4th right through to the 12th of August, we're looking at a long stretch of mostly poor conditions. Swell drops to under 3ft, often with cross-onshore or onshore wind, making for choppy and messy surf. There are a few glassy mornings with very small waves, but they're not really going to get you excited.
The real standout appears on Thursday, the 13th of August. The morning session is looking like the best on offer. The swell picks up to 4ft from the east with a solid 12-second period, which is a nice groundswell. Combined energy is a moderate 433. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the WSW, so it's clean. This is a good one—get in the water early because the afternoon turns onshore.
Then on Friday, the 14th of August, the morning is another gem. Glassy conditions with a light SSE breeze, and a 4ft swell from the south at 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 418. The water will be glassy, and it's just good, clean surf. This is your backup to the Thursday morning.
The following weekend and into the 16th, we're back to small, marginal waves. The Sunday morning of the 16th has a glassy 3ft from the SSE, but it's just ordinary.
Overall, the pick of the forecast is the Thursday, 13th of August, morning at Woolgoolga Back Beach. The 4ft east swell with that 12-second period and clean cross-offshore wind is the best wave you'll see in this outlook. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so don't be scared off by the size. The Friday morning is a solid second option.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 480 | 373 | 272 | 404 | 672 | 384 | 286 | 99 | 45 | 43 | 108 | 88 | 76 | 44 | 110 | 70 | 70 | 113 | 205 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:49PM1.56m | 10:22AM1.19m | 10:24PM1.49m | 11:03AM1.23m | 11:02PM1.38m | 11:50AM1.26m | 11:46PM1.26m | 12:44PM1.29m | 00:40AM1.13m | 1:47PM1.33m | 1:49AM1.01m | 2:58PM1.40m | 3:12AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:23AM0.09m | 4:07PM0.24m | 4:55AM0.09m | 4:53PM0.30m | 5:30AM0.12m | 5:46PM0.36m | 6:11AM0.15m | 6:52PM0.42m | 6:59AM0.20m | 8:13PM0.44m | 7:58AM0.24m | 9:44PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 373 | 272 | 404 | 672 | 384 | 286 | 99 | 45 | 43 | 108 | 88 | 76 | 44 | 110 | 70 | 70 | 113 | 205 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ENE 6 | E 15 | E 15 | E 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 56 | 251 | 269 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 55 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 41 | 27 | 26 | 10 | 18 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 18 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 16 | S 21 | S 21 | E 14 | E 14 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 18 | E 18 | SSE 11 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 6 | E 15 | E 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | ENE 3 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | E 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 480 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | 3 | — | 40 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 169 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 1 |
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