Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
19.9° 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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,209 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 21st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 21st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with ya – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, and honestly, a bit of a grind for us at Woolgoolga Back Beach. The first week is pretty much a write-off with strong, messy winds and building swell, but we do get a little window of clean conditions further out.

We kick off Thursday, the 16th of July, with a big, lumpy mess. A solid 8ft SSE swell is pumping in, but it’s getting hammered by a strong 22-25 mph cross-onshore wind. The water is churning with moderate to strong wave energy, and it’s just poor out there. That trend sticks right through the weekend. Friday the 17th is similar with 8ft surf and rain showers, and by Saturday the 18th we’re looking at a chunky 10ft SE swell that’s still cross-on and messy. Sunday the 19th sees the biggest surf of the period, pushing 12ft from the ESE with very strong wave energy, but that 22-25 mph wind is just ruining it, making for terrible conditions. This is all expert territory at that size, but with the wind howling, it’s not really fun for anyone.

Finally, the wind starts to ease on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, but the swell is dropping out. Tuesday afternoon does get a brief moment of clean(ish) 5ft waves with a light offshore wind from the SE, but the energy is low and it’s only a marginal call.

The standout window comes in mid-week. Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July, is our best bet. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a clean 4ft E swell rolling in with a moderate 10-second period. Wave energy is weak, but the conditions will be perfect for the beginners this spot is suited for. It’ll be clean, small, and fun. Thursday the 23rd morning is also glassy and clean with a 4ft E swell, again a good call for a longboard or a learner session. There’s a chance of a few folks out, so keep an eye out for the crowd.

After that, we drop off into small, weak surf for the second week. Friday the 24th has a clean-ish 3ft wave in the morning with a light offshore, but it’s tiny. The last half of the month and into the 30th sees the swell bottom out with very low energy and mostly poor wind. We do get a clean, offshore 3ft wave on the morning of Thursday the 30th of July from the ENE, but again, it’s more of a fun-size wave than anything to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a complete dud thanks to the wind. Your best window is the 22nd and 23rd for some clean, small waves on the glass. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next proper swell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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S
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SSE
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High Tide
9:26AM1.15m
9:42PM1.82m
10:15AM1.17m
10:27PM1.71m
11:04AM1.19m
11:10PM1.55m
11:55AM1.21m
11:54PM1.37m
12:48PM1.22m
00:39AM1.19m
1:44PM1.22m
1:29AM1.04m
2:44PM1.24m
Low Tide
3:40AM-0.04m
3:06PM0.04m
4:23AM-0.02m
3:56PM0.11m
5:05AM0.02m
4:47PM0.20m
5:45AM0.08m
5:41PM0.32m
6:24AM0.15m
6:40PM0.43m
7:04AM0.22m
7:50PM0.51m
7:47AM0.28m
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Temp °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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