Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
21.3°C
0.7° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,108 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with E 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 25th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 25th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 28th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
11
1.4
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1
E
7
1.1
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
2.5
SE
9
2.5
SE
8
2.2
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
160
134
110
75
88
84
111
173
100
157
270
105
72
247
225
1108
833
545
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
5
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
15
NW
20
N
30
NNE
15
NNW
25
S
35
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:45AM1.02m
5:51PM1.44m
6:22AM1.13m
6:28PM1.49m
6:57AM1.25m
7:04PM1.52m
7:32AM1.37m
7:40PM1.51m
8:08AM1.47m
8:17PM1.47m
8:45AM1.54m
8:56PM1.38m
Low Tide
11:55PM0.27m
11:25AM0.32m
00:27AM0.18m
12:09PM0.24m
00:57AM0.10m
12:51PM0.17m
1:27AM0.04m
1:32PM0.12m
1:58AM-0.00m
2:14PM0.08m
2:29AM-0.01m
2:58PM0.08m
3:03AM0.01m
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5:35
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5:28
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5:43
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 mm
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11
Temp °C
20
19
19
19
19
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Feels °C
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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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