Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, S swell with 1,304 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Woolgoolga Back Beach. It’s a bit of a slow burn, to be honest. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until the morning of Thursday the 17th, so there’s a solid week of downtime before anything worth paddling out for arrives.
Right now, we’re stuck in a pretty ordinary stretch. From Thursday the 10th through to Wednesday the 16th, it’s all cross-onshore slop, choppy wind, and generally poor surf conditions. The swell is there at times – a couple of days pushing over 7 ft – but the wind is just ruining it. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The standout in the whole run is the morning of Sunday the 20th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. There’s a 5 ft SSE swell rolling in at a solid 12 seconds – proper groundswell, with good energy behind it (combined energy of 645). The wind is a light NNE breeze, so it’s cross-offshore and clean. That’s a winner. The break is exposed to the swell, and the direction lines up nicely with what this spot likes. Keep in mind, though, that this is a beach break, and with a long period like that, the sets might be a bit straight and more drawn out. Paddling out should be easier with those longer gaps between sets. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with around 5 ft, it’s still manageable for most. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.
The next decent window is the morning of Monday the 21st. Not as meaty – 3 ft from the SSE at 12 seconds, still clean and cross-off. A good follow-up session if you’re keen.
The morning of Thursday the 17th also offers a bit of hope: 4 ft SSE swell at 11 seconds, light NNE wind, clean conditions. It’s not the biggest, but it’s rideable and the wind is right.
After the 20th, the swell drops off into the next week. The morning of the 22nd gives a small 3 ft SSE swell at a very long 13 seconds – clean again, but tiny. Not much to get excited about.
Overall, Sunday the 20th is your best bet. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or just plain messy. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 4 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1141 | 1045 | 1052 | 1134 | 359 | 189 | 134 | 119 | 121 | 96 | 101 | 101 | 100 | 72 | 75 | 36 | 23 | 30 | 335 | 158 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:28PM1.69m | 7:57AM1.35m | 8:08PM1.63m | 8:36AM1.43m | 8:46PM1.53m | 9:14AM1.47m | 9:23PM1.40m | 9:51AM1.47m | 9:59PM1.26m | 10:30AM1.44m | 10:35PM1.12m | 11:11AM1.38m | 11:15PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:06PM0.07m | 1:57AM-0.02m | 1:52PM0.05m | 2:30AM-0.02m | 2:36PM0.07m | 3:01AM0.01m | 3:20PM0.12m | 3:32AM0.06m | 4:03PM0.19m | 4:02AM0.14m | 4:47PM0.28m | 4:33AM0.22m | 5:36PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SSE 23 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | ENE 5 | S 18 | S 9 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 53 | 603 | 487 | 359 | 189 | 134 | 119 | 121 | 96 | 101 | 101 | 100 | 72 | 22 | 9 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 158 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | E 15 | SSE 21 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 18 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 12 | E 14 | SSE 16 | S 8 |
| kJ | 25 | 4 | 86 | 70 | 91 | 86 | 68 | 61 | 47 | 55 | 31 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 75 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 52 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | ENE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 19 | E 13 | E 13 | E 10 | E 16 | E 9 | E 9 | E 14 | E 14 | NE 14 | E 13 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 34 | 72 | 104 | 72 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 135 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | NNW 3 | NE 5 | NE 4 | S 4 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | 1141 | 1045 | 1052 | 1134 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 31 | 1 | 23 | 21 | 30 | 335 | 134 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 349 | 349 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 78 | 0 | 46 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 220 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 113 | 105 | 7 | 0 |
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