Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Woolgoolga Back Beach has on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it’s a grim scene. Monday morning kicks off with a messy 10ft SSE swell hammered by a strong 35 km/h south wind blowing cross-on. The wave energy is moderate, but it’s all lumpy chop. That sets the tone for Monday through Thursday – we’re looking at 7ft to 12ft of cross-onshore slop from the SSE or SE, with winds that won’t quit. The energy gets strong, but the conditions are hopeless. Friday drops to around 6ft, but still cross-on and choppy.

First real chance of a surf comes Saturday, July 11th. The morning goes glassy with a light WNW breeze, and a clean 4ft SE swell rolls in with moderate energy. The water is running at 68°F, about average for this time of year. This is the standout session of the whole forecast – small, clean, and fun for everyone. The afternoon fades to 3ft and goes cross-shore with a light NE wind.

Sunday, July 12th, is another winner. The morning brings a gentle offshore breeze from the NW, a clean 4ft ESE swell, and moderate energy. Classic winter glass at Woolgoolga Back Beach – offshore and lined up. The afternoon stays offshore and clean with 3ft. Crowds can pop up sometimes, but it’s worth the company.

Then we hit a flat spell. Monday 13th through Thursday 16th, the swell drops under 3ft and stays weak with energy readings under 126. There’s a glassy moment on Tuesday 14th morning with 3ft, but it’s borderline. This gap of several days with no real action is pretty normal for the area – it always bounces back.

Thursday 16th afternoon sees the wind pick back up, and Friday July 17th brings a serious pulse – 13ft SSE swell with a very long period of 14 seconds, and extreme energy. But with a 35 km/h south cross-onshore, it’s a mess. That size at a beach break with storm chop is more suited to kite surfers than paddle boards. Saturday 18th stays cross-onshore and choppy with 8ft, only marginal.

Last good look is Sunday, July 19th, when a clean 4ft SE swell lines up with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. Energy is moderate and it looks clean. Monday 20th has a gentle offshore with 3ft, but it’s ordinary. Tuesday 21st offers 4ft from the south, but with a short 6-second period, it’s mushy, even with offshore wind.

Best on offer: Saturday 11th morning – glassy, clean 4ft SE. Second best: Sunday 12th morning – offshore, clean 4ft ESE. After that, it’s a wait for Sunday 19th.

Rusty.

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