Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for our stretch of coast over the next sixteen days.

We’re starting with a bit of a mixed bag. There’s surf on the very first day, but the real standout window is further out. Plenty of waiting, but a few sessions will be worth it.

Sunday 12th July:
We kick off with a promising morning at Woolgoolga Back Beach. Swell is a clean 3ft coming from the ESE with a 10-second period – decent energy for a beginner-friendly spot like this. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping things clean and lined up. The water temp is 68°, which is just about normal for the time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate at 262 – enough to keep you moving. This is the best of the early stuff, and for a Sunday morning fish session, it's pretty tidy. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so get in early.

Sunday afternoon drops off a bit. The swell eases to 3ft with a 9-second period, energy drops to 154, and although the wind goes glassy from the south at 3 mph, the conditions are ordinary. Monday and Tuesday look poor – small, weak swell and choppy winds. A real lull sets in.

Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th July see a big spike in swell, but it’s a write-off for paddling. Onshore winds howling at 22–25 mph, lumpy 7ft to 13ft seas, with energy through the roof (434 up to 2744). This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Friday through the weekend stays big and messy – 10ft to 13ft with strong cross-onshore winds. Not the kind of Saturday or Sunday you want to paddle out at Woopi Back Beach.

Monday 20th July things start to settle. Morning sees a 8ft swell from the east with a 10-second period and light cross-onshore wind. Energy is still high at 1070, but it’s marginal for good waves. The big mention is Tuesday morning 21st July. This is the standout. Swell drops to a clean 5ft from the ESE, 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – absolute zero – calm conditions. Energy is a solid 590. That’s the morning to be out there. Clean, lined up, and manageable for the intermediate crew. The bigger swell direction (ESE) is in the optimum range for this break, so the waves will have shape.

Wednesday 22nd through Friday 24th is mostly average again – smaller swell and onshore chop. Thursday morning 23rd July offers a tidy 3ft from the east with a 10-second period and glassy conditions again (calm wind). Energy is 209. Worth a paddle if you’re keen for a quiet session, but not a standout.

The last few days of the period – Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July – look poor with rain, onshore winds, and lumpy junky surf. Monday 27th July is small and onshore. Overall, the best two windows are Sunday morning 12th and Tuesday morning 21st – the latter being the real gem.

Rusty.

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