
Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 3,250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the skinny on what’s shaping up for Woolgoolga Back Beach. Let’s be honest, the next few days are looking pretty average until we get a proper window of opportunity.
The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the first few days, from Sunday the 19th through to Tuesday the 22nd, we’re dealing with a solid amount of swell in the water, but the wind is just ruining it. Sunday morning has a 10ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period, but that 25 mph southerly wind is making it a mess (combined energy 2294). That’s a lot of juice, but it’s ugly. It stays onshore and lumpy into Monday, with a 8ft swell on Monday morning and onshore wind. The energy drops a bit but it’s still sloppy. Tuesday eases off to 6ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s not great.
There's a real gap in quality here. We're looking at a few days of marginal conditions until things start to clean up.
The first real sign of something decent is on Wednesday morning, July 22nd. The swell drops to 4ft from the east, but we get a light offshore from the NNW (217 combined energy). It’s small, but it’ll be clean. Not a standout, but a step in the right direction.
Thursday morning the 23rd is glassy with a 3ft swell, but it's weak. You could get a few, but it’s not going to set the world on fire.
The next real chance for a standout is a bit of a wait. On Monday morning, July 27th, we start to see a better pattern. The swell is 5ft from the SSE with a 11-second period, but the wind is cross. The afternoon, however, is where it’s at: 5ft from the SSE, 11 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WSW (517 combined energy). That’s a proper session.
Then, keep your eyes on Wednesday, July 29th. That morning is the real standout of the whole 16-day window. You’ve got a 7ft swell from the SSE with a very long 16-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the NNW. The combined energy is 2214. That’s serious groundswell with clean conditions. This is one for the experienced crew, as it’s over 7ft. That long period will make it fast and powerful, and it’ll be best on the points or reefs, as it can straighten out beach breaks. This is a session to pencil in, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
After that, we get a few more mornings with clean conditions and a smaller swell, like Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st, with 4ft and offshore winds, good for a longboard or a fun board.
Then, rolling into the first week of August, Monday the 3rd stands out again. The morning is glassy with a 5ft swell from the SSE and a 14-second period (883 combined energy). That’s another clean, solid session. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 8ft from the south, but the wind swings onshore, so it’s a morning mission.
So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a write-off. Focus on the 27th of July for a clean afternoon, and definitely circle the 29th of July for the biggest, cleanest swell of the run. The 3rd of August morning is another solid option.
Keep it salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
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1720 | 2621 | 3250 | 1510 | 1090 | 701 | 535 | 390 | 235 | 194 | 194 | 154 | 111 | 86 | 247 | 740 | 343 | 176 | 173 | 113 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:55AM1.21m | 11:54PM1.37m | 12:48PM1.22m | 00:39AM1.19m | 1:44PM1.22m | 1:29AM1.04m | 2:44PM1.24m | 2:30AM0.92m | 3:44PM1.27m | 3:40AM0.86m | 4:41PM1.31m | 4:50AM0.85m | 5:32PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:41PM0.32m | 6:24AM0.15m | 6:40PM0.43m | 7:04AM0.22m | 7:50PM0.51m | 7:47AM0.28m | 9:09PM0.54m | 8:37AM0.34m | 10:29PM0.52m | 9:33AM0.36m | 11:34PM0.46m | 10:31AM0.36m | 00:24AM0.39m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 |
1720 | 2003 | 2434 | 1510 | 1090 | 701 | 535 | 390 | 235 | 194 | 194 | 154 | 111 | 86 | 46 | 117 | 343 | 176 | 173 | 69 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 10 | E 8 | SSE 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
107 | 103 | 50 | 58 | 53 | 47 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 168 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 113 | 226 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | S 23 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 20 | S 16 | SE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | E 12 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | S 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | ENE 8 |
11 | 11 | — | — | — | 21 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 33 | — | 7 | 30 | 67 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
456 | 2621 | 3250 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 11 | 247 | 740 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 436 | 339 | 60 | 60 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 7 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 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.










