Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Issued: 3 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
20.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,840 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first ten days or so are a total loss. It starts Sunday the 5th with a messy 4ft SSE swell and a strong, lumpy cross-onshore wind kicking up a ruckus. Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th see the swell jacking up over 10ft, but with 20-25 mph cross-onshore winds, it’s a churning mess – big, lumpy, and absolutely no good for a paddle. That kind of energy is way more for the kite crew than us. The rest of that first week and into the start of the second stay ugly, with solid but wind-chopped swell keeping things rough.

The real window starts to crack open on Saturday morning, July 11. The wind drops to almost nothing – glassy conditions (5 mph from the NW) – and there’s a clean 5ft SE groundswell. It's not huge, but that glass is a gift for a beginner-friendly spot like Woolgoolga Back Beach. Sunday morning the 12th is another little standout: clear skies, light offshore NNW wind at 6 mph, and a clean 5ft ESE swell. For a spot that’s fairly consistent and can see a crowd sometimes, these two mornings are your best early shots.

Then we hit another gap of flat, small, or messy days mid-week before the real magic shows up. Look to Friday, July 17 – morning session. It’s glassy again (NW 5 mph), offshore, and the swell jumps to a solid 8ft from the south with a nice 10-second period. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the water temp is about average for this time of year (68°F), nothing wild. This is the pick of the whole outlook.

Stay on it for Saturday, July 18 – morning again. Nearly identical story: clear, light offshore NW breeze, and a powerful 8ft SE groundswell with a long 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell – long lines, plenty of energy. It’s expert territory at that size, but if you’re good, this is the best day of the whole run.

Monday, July 20 morning also delivers: a clean 7ft south swell and gentle offshore wind – another excellent session for those who know what they’re doing.

So, in short: the first week is a complete bust thanks to wind. A couple of small, clean windows around the 11th and 12th are good for a beginner cruise. The real payoff is the final weekend – especially the 17th and 18th – with solid, clean groundswell and offshore conditions. That’s your best bet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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PM
Night
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AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
1
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
12
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SE
10
3
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
4
SSE
12
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
420
1220
1333
1484
1570
1836
2776
3840
2438
1599
1294
1306
1080
687
614
690
588
361
269
527
359
Wind (km/h)
25
S
30
S
30
S
35
S
30
S
30
SSW
35
S
30
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
W
5
NW
10
NE
10
NW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
off
High Tide
11:33PM1.42m
12:27PM1.10m
00:17AM1.34m
1:22PM1.17m
1:09AM1.23m
2:22PM1.25m
2:12AM1.14m
3:24PM1.36m
3:24AM1.06m
4:26PM1.49m
4:38AM1.02m
5:26PM1.62m
5:46AM1.02m
Low Tide
5:10PM0.36m
6:16AM0.16m
6:04PM0.41m
6:57AM0.16m
7:09PM0.45m
7:44AM0.17m
8:26PM0.46m
8:36AM0.17m
9:49PM0.41m
9:34AM0.17m
11:06PM0.32m
10:35AM0.15m
00:13AM0.20m
11:34AM0.11m
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6:43
6:43
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6:43
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6:43
6:41
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4:59
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5:00
5:01
5:01
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4
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
17
16
16
16
16
17
17
16
17
16
15
16
16
14
16
16
14
17
18
15
21
Feels °C
11
9
9
9
10
11
11
11
13
12
11
11
12
10
13
14
12
15
16
13
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
12
0.1
E
16
0.2
E
15
0.3
E
14
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
3
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
2.3
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
11
Energy kJ
420
5
17
35
34
33
2501
1864
1599
1246
1028
865
687
614
690
588
361
269
527
359
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
15
1.2
ESE
13
1.4
ESE
11
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
21
0.5
SE
14
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
21
0.3
ESE
14
0.6
ESE
12
1
SSE
9
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
20
23
51
87
454
475
11
6
9
100
7
9
36
121
151
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
13
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.3
ESE
15
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
29
7
7
42
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
7
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SE
10
3
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
4
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
157
1220
1333
1484
1570
1836
2776
3840
2438
1542
1294
1306
1080
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
3
3
4
4
3
7
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
7
105
78
561
60
60
219
60
7
7
7
7
47
7
1
1
0
0
46
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
4
4
4
5
4
7
7
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
7
4
9
9
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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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