Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with ya – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, and honestly, a bit of a grind for us at Woolgoolga Back Beach. The first week is pretty much a write-off with strong, messy winds and building swell, but we do get a little window of clean conditions further out.

We kick off Thursday, the 16th of July, with a big, lumpy mess. A solid 8ft SSE swell is pumping in, but it’s getting hammered by a strong 22-25 mph cross-onshore wind. The water is churning with moderate to strong wave energy, and it’s just poor out there. That trend sticks right through the weekend. Friday the 17th is similar with 8ft surf and rain showers, and by Saturday the 18th we’re looking at a chunky 10ft SE swell that’s still cross-on and messy. Sunday the 19th sees the biggest surf of the period, pushing 12ft from the ESE with very strong wave energy, but that 22-25 mph wind is just ruining it, making for terrible conditions. This is all expert territory at that size, but with the wind howling, it’s not really fun for anyone.

Finally, the wind starts to ease on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, but the swell is dropping out. Tuesday afternoon does get a brief moment of clean(ish) 5ft waves with a light offshore wind from the SE, but the energy is low and it’s only a marginal call.

The standout window comes in mid-week. Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July, is our best bet. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a clean 4ft E swell rolling in with a moderate 10-second period. Wave energy is weak, but the conditions will be perfect for the beginners this spot is suited for. It’ll be clean, small, and fun. Thursday the 23rd morning is also glassy and clean with a 4ft E swell, again a good call for a longboard or a learner session. There’s a chance of a few folks out, so keep an eye out for the crowd.

After that, we drop off into small, weak surf for the second week. Friday the 24th has a clean-ish 3ft wave in the morning with a light offshore, but it’s tiny. The last half of the month and into the 30th sees the swell bottom out with very low energy and mostly poor wind. We do get a clean, offshore 3ft wave on the morning of Thursday the 30th of July from the ENE, but again, it’s more of a fun-size wave than anything to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a complete dud thanks to the wind. Your best window is the 22nd and 23rd for some clean, small waves on the glass. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next proper swell.

Rusty.

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