Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SE swell with 825 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 cross-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 cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM.

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

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s run through what’s ahead for Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next couple of weeks.

Yeah, nah, it’s pretty quiet. The first time you’ll even wanna look at the water is Monday the 3rd of August, and even then it’s humble. Before that, Friday and Saturday (31st July–1st August) is cross-onshore chop with no quality. Sunday the 2nd is still marginal with small swell and a light cross-onshore breeze.

The one day that stands out is Monday morning, the 3rd of August. You’ve got clean 1.3m swell from the southeast, a light offshore wind out of the north-northwest, and the swell period is a solid 10 seconds – gives them a bit of push. Combined wave energy is moderate (390). Water temp is 20°, right around average for the time of year. It’s small, but it’s the cleanest you’ll get for a while. Crowds are possible, so you might have company.

From Tuesday the 4th, it drops off hard – 0.6m or less. The rest of the week and into the second week is tiny: 0.5m to 0.9m at best, with a few glassy mornings on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th, but the waves are too small to surf properly. Saturday the 8th morning has clean conditions with a 1.1m southeast swell, but again, it’s not big.

Overall, it’s a lean stretch. If you’re a beginner or just keen for a glide, Monday the 3rd is your best shot. For anyone else, it’s a waiting game.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
7
1.9
S
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.5
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10
1.6
SE
12
1.3
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10
1.2
SE
10
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9
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
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8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
9
1.1
S
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
487
163
683
511
373
307
442
672
377
286
168
48
34
45
27
62
269
194
169
135
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
10
S
10
S
15
E
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
NE
15
NW
5
NW
15
ENE
15
SW
5
S
15
ESE
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
ENE
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
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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
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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5:13
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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