Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead, to be honest. The first real sniff of anything surfable pops up on Wednesday, 26th August, with a tiny 4ft ENE swell that's got a decent energy reading of 128. The water's sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year. The morning is glassy, so it's a chance to get a few small ones on the board at Woolgoolga Back Beach, but it's a scrappy, short-period 7-second swell, so don't expect much push. The wind turns ugly by the afternoon, so that window is tight.
From Thursday 27th right through until the end of the month, it's a write-off. We've got onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and the odd bit of rain. The swell direction swings around to the SSE, but the wind is just a mess. You're better off doing something else.
Finally, there's a glimmer of hope on Friday morning, 28th August. The swell is still small at 4ft, but it's a longer 9-second period from the SSE, and the wind is glassy. This is the standout of the whole stretch. The combined energy jumps to 265, which is a solid step up. It's a beginner-friendly break anyway, so this is a good window for a clean, mellow session. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with a cross-onshore breeze, but the morning is where it's at.
After that, we're back into a long, hard slog. Saturday 29th through to the end of the first week is just poor. Strong winds, onshore, choppy. Not worth paddling out.
Heading into the second week, things get even smaller. There's a few mornings with light offshore or glassy conditions around the 1st and 2nd of September, but the swell is tiny, barely 2ft to 3ft, with weak energy under 200. These are just ordinary, surfable waves at best. It's clean, but there's nothing to push you around.
The one interesting event is on Sunday, 6th September. A 8ft swell from the S rolls in, but it's got a short 7-second period and the wind is onshore. The combined energy is a massive 661, which is strong, but the quality is going to be a washing machine. For a beginner spot, this is too big and messy, and honestly, with that wind and short period, this setup might be more fun for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers.
The rest of the second week is more of the same – small, weak, and mostly blown out. There's nothing to get excited about past the 28th of August.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 |
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115 | 117 | 130 | 114 | 140 | 222 | 184 | 491 | 275 | 204 | 410 | 186 | 499 | 105 | 194 | 211 | 202 | 153 | 96 | 183 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:06PM1.56m | 7:28AM1.11m | 7:40PM1.60m | 8:03AM1.20m | 8:13PM1.60m | 8:38AM1.27m | 8:46PM1.57m | 9:14AM1.34m | 9:20PM1.51m | 9:52AM1.39m | 9:57PM1.41m | 10:33AM1.41m | 10:38PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:33PM0.22m | 1:42AM0.15m | 1:12PM0.16m | 2:11AM0.09m | 1:51PM0.13m | 2:41AM0.05m | 2:30PM0.12m | 3:11AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.14m | 3:41AM0.03m | 3:54PM0.17m | 4:14AM0.06m | 4:42PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 |
115 | 117 | 75 | 65 | 66 | 222 | 184 | 491 | 275 | 204 | 38 | 186 | 346 | 105 | 194 | 24 | 155 | 93 | 96 | 183 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 17 | E 9 | SSE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 51 | 4 | 37 | 36 | 45 | 41 | 97 | 24 | 153 | 51 | 48 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | N 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 14 | N 11 | NE 10 | — | ENE 10 | NE 15 | S 18 | N 13 | E 12 | E 8 | SSE 15 | N 12 | ENE 4 |
5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 74 | 17 | 32 | 2 | 4 | — | 20 | 8 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 43 | 3 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | S 10 | SE 6 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | ENE 3 | NNW 2 |
— | — | 130 | 114 | 140 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 410 | 149 | 499 | 54 | — | 211 | 202 | — | — | 5 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 78 | 1 | 0 | 169 | 1 | 7 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 78 | 1 | 47 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 275 | 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.











