Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
19.7° C
0.5° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,047 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 10s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s in store for the next couple of weeks up here at Woolgoolga Back Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a quiet start and then a big pulse of swell later on that’ll get the blood pumping.

The first few days are pretty ordinary. Tuesday the 21st is a write-off – cross and cross-on winds with a messy 5ft east swell, weak energy (552), and marginal conditions. Wednesday the 22nd morning cleans up a treat though, with a solid offshore from the northwest and a clean 4ft east swell (267 energy). That’s a nice little window for beginners, glassy and workable. The afternoon turns to junk with a NE cross-breeze.

Thursday the 23rd morning is dead flat and glassy with 3ft east swell (140 energy), but it’s barely breaking. Friday the 24th is a no-go with strong cross-onshore winds and a choppy 6ft SSE swell (403). Saturday the 25th morning is the real standout of the first week. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSE groundswell (724 energy) with a long 13-second period, and light offshore wind from the northwest. That’s going to produce some clean, lined-up waves – a real treat for the experienced crew. The crowd factor is a worry, though, as it can get busy here, so get in early.

Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th is a slow fade, with smaller swells and cross-onshore winds, nothing to rush for. Wednesday the 29th is tiny and flat.

Now, here’s the big one. From Thursday the 30th of July through to Sunday the 2nd of August, we’ve got a serious pulse of long-period groundswell from the SSE. Thursday morning shows a massive 8ft SSE swell (1569 energy) with a 12-second period and light cross-offshore wind – that’s excellent for experienced surfers only. Friday the 31st morning is even bigger, with a 7ft SSE swell (1931 energy) and a very long 14-second period, glassy conditions – that’s a proper ocean. That long period will make it a bit straight at the beachies, but it’ll be pure gold out there for the experts. The energy is very strong (over 1000 for most of these sessions). The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit complaints.

Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd still have a strong 8ft SSE swell (946 and 1745 energy), but winds are onshore or cross-onshore, making it a bit sloppy. The morning of the 2nd has a clean offshore window, though, so that’s worth a look.

From Monday the 3rd of August onward, it’s all over. Strong onshore winds from the south and a big 10ft south swell (3925 energy) will just be a churned-up mess, more suited to the kite crew than paddling. That’s the end of the run.

So, the standout is Saturday the 25th morning for a clean, mid-sized groundswell, and then Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st mornings for the big, powerful swell for the experts only. Keep an eye on the crowds.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
12
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
494
417
293
244
235
189
125
113
86
346
232
343
663
349
275
301
322
231
177
140
121
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
NW
15
NW
20
NE
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
E
15
WSW
25
S
20
SSE
10
WNW
10
NW
10
SE
10
W
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
S
10
ESE
10
WNW
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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glassy
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cross-on
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on
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High Tide
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
5:47AM0.88m
6:17PM1.44m
6:35AM0.92m
6:58PM1.51m
Low Tide
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
11:24AM0.32m
1:05AM0.32m
12:11PM0.27m
1:42AM0.26m
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6:37
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6:35
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5:07
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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