Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a lean stretch. We’re looking at a long gap with no real surf worth paddling out for. The first decent window doesn’t show up until the morning of Saturday the 19th, and even then, it’s small but clean.

From Tuesday the 15th right through to Friday the 18th, it’s all poor surf conditions. Strong winds, lumpy, messy – you name it. Wednesday the 16th kicks up some bigger swell, with 8ft on the morning and 10ft in the afternoon from the SSE, but the cross-onshore wind is a solid 22-25 mph, making it a total mess. That kind of energy (612 in the morning, 1548 in the afternoon) is just wasted on blown-out, choppy conditions. Thursday the 17th sees the swell holding around 8ft to 10ft from the S, with a period of 10 seconds, but again, cross-onshore winds keep it ugly. Energy readings are high – over 3000 – but it’s not doing anyone any favours. For beginners, that size is too big anyway. For the crew, it’s just a washing machine.

Friday the 18th drops right back. Morning has 4ft from the SSE, period 9 seconds, but it’s cross-shore with only a 1 out of 10 score. Not worth the drive.

The standout is Saturday morning, the 19th of September. That’s the one to aim for. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm with a slight air. That means clean, smooth conditions. The combined energy is weak at 204, so don’t expect power, but for a beginner-friendly break that’s fairly consistent, this is your moment. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

After Saturday, it fades again. Sunday the 20th has 2ft in the morning, then 2ft in the afternoon, both poor. Monday the 21st starts glassy but with only 0.7ft from the SSE and a very long period of 18 seconds – that’s a groundswell, but so tiny it’s barely a ripple. The afternoon jumps to 5ft but with a short 5-second period and poor conditions. Tuesday the 22nd is onshore and messy with 5ft.

Wednesday the 23rd offers a marginal morning: 2ft from the SSE with a very long 19-second period, light cross-shore wind, and energy at 466. It’s glassy-ish, but that long period will make it break straight at this beach setup – better for a point or reef. Score is only 1 out of 10.

From there into the last week of September and the 30th, it’s a mix of small, weak swells (mostly under 4ft) with cross-off or cross-onshore winds. A few mornings like the 28th and 29th show clean conditions and marginal scores, but the swell is small and inconsistent. The 28th morning has 4ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze – worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s not firing.

Overall, the only true standout is Saturday morning the 19th. After that, the forecast is thin and uncertain. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this run is a bit of a dud, but it won’t stay like this forever. Keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

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