Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.6° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 812 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 1.6m 12s 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the local word on the surf stretches ahead at Woolgoolga Back Beach. Let’s be real up front – this isn’t a blockbuster outlook. The next 16 days are pretty quiet, with only a couple of brief moments that might get you wet. The rest is a long stretch of small, messy waves or nearly flat conditions. The water temp here is sitting at 67°F, which is about 1°F cooler than the long-term average for this time of year – nothing shocking, just a touch on the cool side. The combined swell energy through the early week reads a moderate but not huge 524 (moderate) on Sunday morning, so there’s a bit of push, but it fades fast.

Kicking off on Sunday, 2 August, we’ll see some 4ft swell from the SE at a 9-second period, which is a short-period wind swell, not the cleanest. The wind is a cross-on from the S at 6 mph, and it’s tagged as marginal – more of a choppy paddle than a glassy session. That morning is the pick of a pretty average day, but don’t get too excited. By the afternoon the swell bumps to 5ft but with a stronger cross-on breeze from the E at 9 mph, so it gets lumpy quick.

Monday, 3 August, shapes up as the standout of this whole period. Early morning there’s 4ft SE swell at a 10-second period, and the wind swings to a light NNW at 6 mph, putting it cross-offshore and clean. The combined energy is 397 (moderate), and conditions are described as clean with potential for good surf. This is your window – it’s not huge, but it’ll be fun, and the better direction and light wind make it worth a look. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze from the NNE at 12 mph, though the size drops a little to 4ft. Crowds are possible at times here, so expect a few locals out.

From Tuesday, 4 August, things taper off hard. The swell drops to 2ft from the ESE with a short 8-second period, and energy plummets to just 84 (weak). The rest of the week sees tiny waves, mostly 2ft to 3ft, and poor to surfable conditions at best. There’s a glassy 2ft on Wednesday morning, 5 August, with no wind at all – nice and clean – but the energy is only 153 (weak) and the waves are tiny. It’s more of a longboard or flat-day cruise.

The second week is a bit of a drought. From Thursday, 6 August, through to Monday, 17 August, the swell hovers around the 2ft–3ft mark, mostly from the E or ESE, with periods around 9 to 10 seconds. The combined energy mostly sits under 200 (weak), and the wind switches around but rarely lines up for clean, rideable waves. There’s a few moments of glassy conditions on Saturday morning, 8 August, and Tuesday morning, 11 August, but with such small swell it’s hard to get excited. The best of the second week is probably Saturday morning, 16 August – glassy, 3ft from the E at 10 seconds, energy at 148 (weak). It’s surfable but ordinary.

Overall, if you want to get wet, make a move on Monday morning, 3 August. After that, it’s a long, quiet stretch. Don’t hold your breath – but the forecasts can always change. I’m signing off.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
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SE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
272
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Wind (km/h)
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E
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WNW
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NNW
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NNE
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NW
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WNW
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High Tide
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
2:58PM1.40m
3:12AM0.94m
4:09PM1.49m
Low Tide
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
7:58AM0.24m
9:44PM0.40m
9:08AM0.25m
11:05PM0.31m
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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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