Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
19.7° 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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SE swell with 851 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Woolgoolga Back Beach has in store for us. It’s a bit of a slow start, so don’t get your hopes up for the next week or so. The real standout is a solid pulse of swell arriving way out there on Tuesday, 11th August.

The forecast kicks off with nothing worth paddling out for this Friday, 31st July. There’s a 6 ft swell from the south, but the cross-onshore wind is making a mess of it. In fact, the whole first weekend and most of the following week are pretty flat or choppy. From Friday 31st up to Monday 10th August, we’re looking at a stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The wave energy is mostly weak to moderate, with values around 1178 on Friday morning dropping right down to under 100 by the middle of the week. You’re better off waiting.

The first hint of something cleaner comes on Monday morning, 3rd August. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the southeast with a period of 10 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze making it clean. The combined energy is a moderate 404, so it’s not a standout, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s the best of a bad lot.

Now, the big news is Tuesday, 11th August. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a 7 ft south swell arriving with a 12-second period, driving a strong combined energy of 1571. That’s some serious power. The wind shifts offshore from the west in the morning, cleaning things up nicely. By the afternoon, it goes glassy with a light westerly breeze and that swell is still a solid 6 ft. This is excellent for experienced surfers only – over 5 ft and it’s too big for beginners. The south swell is a good match for this exposed break. Look for it to be working best at Woolgoolga Back Beach (Australia). The water temp is sitting around 68°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

Wednesday, 12th August still has some decent leftover energy with a 4 ft swell and clean conditions in the morning, but the size and power drop off significantly.

After that, things taper off again into smaller, cleaner but weak surf through the end of the second week. Thursday 14th August offers some small, clean 3 ft swells with offshore wind, but it’s more of a longboard or quiet session kind of day.

In short: hold out for Tuesday, 11th August. That’s your window. The rest is a lot of waiting or small clean days for a mellow paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.7
S
12
1.5
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.3
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9
1.5
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10
1.6
SE
12
1.3
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10
1.2
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10
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9
0.6
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8
0.4
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7
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8
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
9
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SSE
11
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
765
487
156
424
511
345
266
442
748
391
292
168
47
21
30
27
61
153
113
82
274
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
20
S
10
S
10
S
10
E
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
NE
15
NW
10
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20
NNE
10
WSW
0
SE
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SE
10
SW
Wind State
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High Tide
9:16PM1.61m
9:43AM1.15m
9:49PM1.56m
10:22AM1.19m
10:24PM1.49m
11:03AM1.23m
11:02PM1.38m
11:50AM1.26m
11:46PM1.26m
12:44PM1.29m
00:40AM1.13m
1:47PM1.33m
1:49AM1.01m
Low Tide
2:48PM0.17m
3:52AM0.10m
3:26PM0.19m
4:23AM0.09m
4:07PM0.24m
4:55AM0.09m
4:53PM0.30m
5:30AM0.12m
5:46PM0.36m
6:11AM0.15m
6:52PM0.42m
6:59AM0.20m
8:13PM0.44m
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6:33
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6:31
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6:30
6:28
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5:13
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Feels °C
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18
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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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