Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Woolgoolga Back Beach. It's a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. This spot is an exposed beach break, so it drinks up whatever swell is thrown at it, but it's also a beginner-friendly wave, so when it gets big, you gotta know your limits.

We're starting off with a bit of a slow start. Monday the 7th isn't really doing much. Tuesday the 8th sees some lumpy, cross-onshore conditions with a 7ft swell from the SSE and a short, weak period of 8 seconds, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph, so it's a mess. The combined energy is moderate at 686, but it's not worth a paddle.

Wednesday the 9th is where things get a little interesting. The morning is looking clean with a light NNE breeze blowing cross-offshore. You've got a 5ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, which is a bit more organised. The wave energy is moderate at 312. It's not a world-beater, but it's the best we've seen so far. The water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then we get a bit of a lull. Thursday the 10th through to the morning of Monday the 14th is a write-off. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is either too small or too messy. There's a big spike of energy on the 10th with a 10ft swell and a combined energy of 1521, but it's accompanied by a 22 mph southerly wind making it a lumpy, expert-only situation. Not a good call.

The next potential window is Wednesday the 16th. The morning offers a 6ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 540, but the wind is a gentle cross-onshore so it's going to be a bit choppy. It's a marginal call, maybe one for the die-hards.

Things look a bit better on Friday the 18th. The morning has a 5ft SE swell (9 seconds) with a moderate 533 energy, and a moderate north wind blowing cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is a solid, workable option for a Friday morning session.

But the real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 19th. The morning has a clean 4ft SE swell, a 10-second period, and a gentle NW wind blowing straight offshore. The combined energy is 287, which is moderate, but the conditions are going to be glassy. For a beginner-friendly break, this is about as good as it gets. The crowd profile says "sometimes" so you might have a few others with the same idea, but it'll be well worth it.

After that, the swell drops right off into the second week, with tiny waves and onshore winds. Nothing to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the morning of Saturday the 19th for a clean, fun-sized wave. The morning of Wednesday the 9th and Friday the 18th are your next best options if you're keen, but the 19th is the pick.

Rusty.

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