Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, S swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
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 on offer at Woolgoolga Back Beach.
Overall, it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. There’s a bit of swell here and there, but nothing that’s gonna have you calling in sick. The best of it is a solid week and a half away, so we’ve got a long wait for anything remotely decent.
We start off Sunday the 30th of August with a bit of a bump – 5ft of short-period S swell, but it’s blown out by a cross-on wind. The combined energy is moderate (629), but the surf is poor and choppy. Not worth paddling out. Monday the 31st is similar with 4ft S swell, cross-on breeze, and a combined energy of 511, still marginal.
Tuesday the 1st of September drops right down to 2ft from the SSE, but the wind swings NNW, giving us a clean early session. It’s tiny though, and the energy is weak (174). Wednesday the 2nd is even smaller at 2ft, but with a light offshore from the NW, you could get a few fun little ones on a longboard if you’re desperate. Energy is a paltry 115.
From Thursday the 3rd through to Tuesday the 8th of September, we’re looking at flat to near-flat conditions. Swell heights barely hitting 2ft, energy dropping as low as 42, and mostly cross or onshore winds. It’s a dead run. A solid week of no surf.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 9th of September. The swell picks up to 3ft from the S, but it’s onshore and messy. Energy is up to 180 but the conditions are poor. Not worth it.
Now, the standout – and it’s a long way off – is Thursday the 10th of September. We’ve got 7ft of SSE swell with a period of 11 seconds, pushing combined energy up to a strong 1045. That’s a solid, powerful groundswell. The wind is light from the NE, cross-shore, but with a bit of chop. At 7ft, this is getting into the big stuff – only for experienced surfers. The swell direction is SSE, matching the guidance optimum for this exposed SE-facing break, so it should wrap in nicely. It’s the only day in the whole window with that kind of size and energy. Mark it in your calendar.
Friday the 11th of September morning is a nice follow-up with 4ft SSE swell, but the real treat is the wind – glassy. That’s clean, smooth conditions. Energy is a moderate 285. It’s a much more manageable size, but still a good wave. The afternoon turns onshore, so get in early.
After that, it fades again. Saturday the 12th is small and clean but weak, and by Sunday the 13th we’re back to 1ft and glassy, but flat. The window closes with nothing.
So, to be straight with you – there’s a long gap of poor surf from now until the 9th. The one true standout is the morning of Thursday the 10th of September with that 7ft SSE groundswell. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s the only day with real punch. The Friday morning glassy session on the 11th is your cleaner, smaller option. Everything else is a flat, blown-out, or tiny dribble.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 |
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145 | 298 | 264 | 220 | 245 | 108 | 75 | 78 | 123 | 91 | 65 | 63 | 42 | 28 | 28 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 43 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:14AM1.34m | 9:20PM1.51m | 9:52AM1.39m | 9:57PM1.41m | 10:33AM1.41m | 10:38PM1.28m | 11:20AM1.42m | 11:26PM1.14m | 12:16PM1.41m | 00:26AM1.00m | 1:24PM1.40m | 1:46AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:11AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.14m | 3:41AM0.03m | 3:54PM0.17m | 4:14AM0.06m | 4:42PM0.23m | 4:50AM0.11m | 5:38PM0.30m | 5:33AM0.18m | 6:47PM0.37m | 6:26AM0.26m | 8:15PM0.40m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 |
120 | 286 | 35 | 203 | 140 | 108 | 75 | 78 | 123 | 91 | 65 | 63 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 38 | 36 | 31 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 18 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | S 6 |
35 | 35 | 6 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 11 | 46 | 30 | 42 | 25 | 20 | 28 | 16 | 35 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 10 | NE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | E 8 | SSE 15 | — | E 10 | NE 5 | N 11 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 9 | ESE 4 |
— | 10 | 8 | 30 | 102 | 89 | 12 | 46 | — | 46 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 3 | — | NE 4 | NW 2 | NNW 2 | — | WSW 3 | S 4 | — | — |
145 | 298 | 264 | 220 | 245 | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 220 | 1 |
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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.











