Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
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58 | 91 | 49 | 35 | 47 | 64 | 68 | 107 | 104 | 161 | 165 | 134 | 103 | 108 | 131 | 111 | 113 | 113 | 127 | 133 | 144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:53PM1.45m | 4:56AM1.16m | 5:45PM1.60m | 5:58AM1.14m | 6:36PM1.73m | 6:56AM1.12m | 7:27PM1.83m | 7:52AM1.10m | 8:18PM1.89m | 8:47AM1.09m | 9:09PM1.89m | 9:42AM1.07m | 10:01PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.11m | 11:16PM0.30m | 11:04AM0.08m | 00:18AM0.19m | 11:54AM0.05m | 1:16AM0.09m | 12:44PM0.03m | 2:12AM0.01m | 1:35PM0.02m | 3:06AM-0.02m | 2:26PM0.03m | 3:59AM-0.02m | 3:17PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
58 | 60 | 49 | 35 | 47 | 64 | 68 | 107 | 104 | 161 | 165 | 134 | 103 | 108 | 105 | 111 | 113 | 113 | 127 | 133 | 144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 20 | S 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | S 11 |
24 | 23 | 20 | 34 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 21 | 47 | 26 | 18 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 13 | N 15 | N 15 | SSW 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 12 | — | — | S 14 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 | S 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 6 |
10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 34 | 47 | 44 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 104 | 131 | 96 | 59 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 169 | 0 |
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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.










