
Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with 8,205 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s heading our way for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the forecast has a bit of a slow start. Friday morning is a write-off – cross-on southerly wind at 12 mph, messy 6 ft SE swell, and the energy is moderate. It’s not worth paddling out. Friday afternoon is only slightly better but still marginal.
The first real standout comes Saturday morning the 11th. It’s all about that glassy, clean setup with a light NW wind at 3 mph. The swell is 4 ft from the SE, period 10 seconds – a nice, rideable groundswell with moderate energy. This is a great session for beginners or anyone wanting a cruisy, clean wave. The water temp is about average for July, so nothing unusual there.
Saturday afternoon holds up too – the swell bumps to 5 ft from the ESE, periods stretching to 11 seconds, and the wind turns cross-off from the NNE. Clean conditions. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but with the quality on offer, it’s worth the company.
Sunday morning the 12th will still have some fun, clean 3 ft ESE swell with offshore WNW wind, but the energy drops. After that, the surf fades out fast. From Monday the 13th all the way through Thursday the 17th, it’s a real dry spell. Wave heights drop below 3 ft, period is short, and the energy is low. Nothing to get excited about – a classic mid-winter lull.
Now, hold onto your board – Friday the 17th sees a massive spike in swell. We’re talking 21 ft from the SSE with a very long 13-second period, and the energy is off the charts. But it’s cross-on, lumpy, and way too big for this break. This is strictly for experts, and even then, it’s risky. Best to watch from the beach.
The swell stays oversized through Saturday the 18th (18 ft, 13-second period) – same story, too big for paddle surfing.
But Sunday the 19th? That’s the real hidden gem. The morning is glassy, 13 ft SSE swell with a 11-second period, and the energy is still strong. This is exceptional for expert surfers. The wind is dead calm, the waves are clean, and that size is manageable if you know what you’re doing. This is the best session on offer in the whole outlook.
Monday the 20th brings a more manageable 6 ft SE swell with clean offshore NW wind – a good option for intermediate surfers. Tuesday the 21st will still have some clean 4 ft surf, but then it fades again.
Looking way out, Saturday the 25th shows a promising 6 ft SSE swell with a very long 15-second period and offshore NNW wind. That’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it – it could be a cracker for experienced surfers.
Overall, the standout is Sunday morning the 19th for the big, clean, glassy conditions, followed by Saturday the 11th for the clean, fun small waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
636 | 626 | 731 | 530 | 287 | 563 | 327 | 200 | 142 | 93 | 48 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 36 | 19 | 47 | 127 | 946 | 1887 | 2386 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:24AM1.06m | 4:26PM1.49m | 4:38AM1.02m | 5:26PM1.62m | 5:46AM1.02m | 6:22PM1.74m | 6:48AM1.05m | 7:16PM1.84m | 7:44AM1.08m | 8:07PM1.89m | 8:36AM1.12m | 8:55PM1.89m | 9:26AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34AM0.17m | 11:06PM0.32m | 10:35AM0.15m | 00:13AM0.20m | 11:34AM0.11m | 1:11AM0.09m | 12:30PM0.06m | 2:04AM0.01m | 1:24PM0.03m | 2:53AM-0.03m | 2:15PM0.02m | 3:40AM-0.04m | 3:06PM0.04m | ||||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | |
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 12 | — | — | — |
636 | 626 | 731 | 530 | 287 | 563 | 327 | 200 | 142 | 93 | 48 | 31 | 31 | 7 | 36 | 19 | 8 | 14 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 19 | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — |
99 | 158 | 7 | 21 | 220 | 158 | 86 | — | 40 | — | 28 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | — | — | S 21 | S 18 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 15 | N 4 | N 5 | E 11 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 12 | S 19 | S 12 | N 10 | — | — | — |
9 | — | — | 9 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | S 4 | — | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | — | — | 47 | 127 | 946 | 1887 | 2386 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 169 | 7 | 60 | 173 | 143 | 28 | 599 | 60 | 219 | 105 |
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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.











