Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
19.8°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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 780 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 4th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 4th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 9th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it’s a pretty lean run. This spot is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent beach break that’s exposed to swell from the southeast. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

We start off with a bit of a slow burn. Right from Thursday the 3rd through to Sunday the 6th, there’s barely a ripple worth mentioning. The swell’s tiny, under 3 ft, and the winds are all over the shop – cross-off, cross-on, onshore – but the real killer is that the wave energy is weak, in the 60 to 114 range. It’s just poor surf conditions across the board. You’re better off waiting.

Monday the 7th morning is the first time we see a glimmer. It’s glassy – that’s a beauty – with a light northeast breeze, and the swell’s pushing 3 ft from the SSE, though the period is only 10 seconds, so it’s a bit short and fat. The energy bumps up to 199 (moderate), but it’s still described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” For a beginner break, it’s maybe just about rideable, but I wouldn’t get too excited.

Tuesday the 8th sees a jump in size – 7 ft to 7 ft from the SSE – but the wind swings south and cross-on, making it choppy. The energy is strong (491 to 685), but the quality is poor. That size is starting to get a bit much for beginners anyway.

Now, the one standout in the whole outlook is Wednesday morning the 9th. It’s glassy again, with a light NNE breeze, and the swell sits at 4 ft from the SSE, but the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit lumpy in shape. Still, the energy is pumping at 397 (moderate), and the conditions are described as “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the best we’ve got. The wind is totally clean, and for a beginner break, that 4 ft is a nice size – not too big, not too small. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so keep that in mind, but if you’re keen, that Wednesday morning is the pick. The swell direction (SSE) matches the optimum (SE) reasonably well too.

After that, things get messy. From Thursday the 10th onward, we get bigger swell – up to 8 ft on Thursday afternoon – but it’s all cross-on south winds and choppy, lumpy conditions. The energy spikes to 1262 (very strong) on Thursday afternoon, but that’s only interesting if you’re an expert on a big board, and even then, the quality is poor. For a beach break, that much chop and cross-wind just makes it a mess.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th see the swell drop back to 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind stays cross-on, and the conditions are marginal at best. Sunday the 13th morning has a clean offshore from the north with 3 ft swell, but the energy is only 204, and it’s still described as marginal. There’s a long gap of several days after that – from Monday the 14th all the way to Friday the 18th – where the swell is tiny, under 3 ft, with weak energy in the 30 to 72 range. Winds are cross-off or cross-on, but the wave height is just too small to surf.

So, bottom line: the only real shot at a decent session is Wednesday morning the 9th when it’s glassy and chest-high. The rest of the forecast is a mix of small, weak, or windy conditions. It’s not a total write-off, but you’ll have to be patient.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
NE
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
E
10
1
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
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S
9
1.9
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
8
2.1
S
9
1.8
S
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.3
SE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
39
40
51
35
112
42
24
31
18
55
265
176
98
169
410
601
780
450
347
211
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
NW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
W
10
N
25
NNE
15
NW
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
SW
15
N
25
NE
40
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
15
S
20
S
25
SSE
30
SSW
Wind State
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cross-on
High Tide
12:16PM1.41m
00:26AM1.00m
1:24PM1.40m
1:46AM0.90m
2:42PM1.42m
3:18AM0.88m
3:58PM1.49m
4:39AM0.93m
5:03PM1.57m
5:41AM1.03m
5:58PM1.65m
6:31AM1.15m
6:45PM1.69m
Low Tide
6:47PM0.37m
6:26AM0.26m
8:15PM0.40m
7:35AM0.32m
9:47PM0.36m
8:58AM0.33m
11:01PM0.26m
10:16AM0.28m
11:57PM0.16m
11:22AM0.20m
00:42AM0.07m
12:17PM0.12m
1:21AM0.01m
clear
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6:00
5:58
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:52
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5:31
5:32
5:34
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5:36
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Temp °C
31
31
25
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Feels °C
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28
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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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