Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
19.7° C
0.4° 

Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with 828 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SE 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 (Aug 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you—this stretch of the coast is in a bit of a flat spell for the first week. The swells are small, the wind is messy, and there’s nothing worth paddling out for until we get to the second week. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the models are showing a real pulse of energy coming through.

Woolgoolga Back Beach is the only break on the cards here, and it’s an exposed beach break that’s fairly consistent. Water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first surf worth mentioning doesn’t show up until Sunday the 2nd of August. Early morning, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the SE with a period of 12 seconds—that’s a solid groundswell with some real grunt. The energy is moderate (555). The wind is glassy, straight out of the SSW at only 3 mph, so the ocean will be clean as a whistle. This is a standout session. The swell direction (SE) is a good match for the optimum SE direction for this break. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it’s not a zoo. The 5ft is a nice size—comfortable for most surfers, not too big for beginners, but plenty of push.

Then Monday the 3rd of August morning also looks clean. Swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SE, 10-second period, with glassy conditions (0 mph wind). Energy is moderate (321). The waves will be good, but not as punchy as Sunday.

After that, the swell fades quickly through the 4th and 5th, with tiny, weak waves and cross-onshore winds. Not worth the drive.

Now, the real highlight comes on Friday the 7th of August. It’s a long way out, so treat this with a bit of caution, but the numbers are impressive. Early morning, we’ve got an 8ft swell from the SSE, period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is massive at 2218—that’s serious power. The wind is light cross-onshore from the SSW at 6 mph, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but 8ft is expert territory. Beginners stay home. This is one for the experienced crew, and it’s described as “marginal” due to the wind, but the raw energy is there.

Saturday the 8th of August morning is a better bet for the rest of us. Swell drops to a still-chunky 6ft from the SE, 10-second period, with glassy S wind at 3 mph. Energy is strong (696). The combination of size and clean conditions makes this the standout of the entire outlook. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I’d be getting excited. Crowds are “sometimes,” so keep an eye out.

The 9th of August morning holds a 5ft SE swell with glassy winds again, but the energy is a notch lower. Still a good session, but Saturday is the one.

Into the second week, the swell backs off. The 10th and 11th show small, weak waves with offshore winds, so it’ll be clean but small. The 12th has a bit of a pulse from the east with a 11-second period, but the wind goes strong and cross, so it’s messy.

To wrap it up: the first week is a write-off—nothing from the 28th of July right through to the 1st of August. The real action kicks off on the 2nd, but the absolute best on offer is the glassy, 6ft session on Saturday the 8th of August. Sunday the 2nd is the other standout early call. If you’re chasing big waves, the 7th is there for the experts.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Saturday
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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56
37
18
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11
134
93
504
303
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322
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319
348
514
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332
308
260
128
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
20
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WNW
10
W
10
ESE
10
SW
20
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15
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High Tide
7:35PM1.57m
7:53AM1.02m
8:10PM1.61m
8:30AM1.06m
8:44PM1.62m
9:06AM1.11m
9:16PM1.61m
9:43AM1.15m
9:49PM1.56m
10:22AM1.19m
10:24PM1.49m
11:03AM1.23m
11:02PM1.38m
Low Tide
12:53PM0.22m
2:16AM0.20m
1:33PM0.18m
2:49AM0.15m
2:10PM0.16m
3:21AM0.12m
2:48PM0.17m
3:52AM0.10m
3:26PM0.19m
4:23AM0.09m
4:07PM0.24m
4:55AM0.09m
4:53PM0.30m
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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.

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