Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SE swell with 1,021 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a long 16-day window ahead, and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner. There’s plenty of time where the surf just isn’t worth paddling out for, so you’ll need to pick your moments.
The first solid chance doesn’t come until Monday the 3rd of August. For the first few days—Thursday the 30th of July right through to Sunday the 2nd—there’s nothing doing. The swell’s there, but it’s mostly messy, cross-onshore, and just not worth it. The combined energy stays low to moderate (153 to 861 range), so you’re not missing much.
Now, Monday the 3rd of August morning at Woolgoolga Back Beach is where it starts to get interesting. You’ve got a clean 5ft swell out of the SE, and the wind is blowing offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. That’ll scrub the surface up real nice. The combined energy is moderate at 438, and with a period of 10 seconds, it’s a solid little groundswell that’ll give you some reasonable shape. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Keep in mind, this break is fairly consistent, but the crowd can pop up sometimes, so don’t expect it all to yourself.
The next real standout comes much later—Friday the 14th of August morning. This one’s for the experienced crew. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell out of the S, with a period of 10 seconds and a massive combined energy of 2837. That’s a heap of power. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, and the conditions are clean. This is expert territory—over 8ft, so if you’re not comfortable in heavy water, give it a miss. For those who are, it’s the best wave of the whole forecast.
Between those two windows, there’s a lot of marginal or poor stuff. Tuesday the 11th of August morning also stands out—glassy conditions with a 4ft ESE swell and a period of 10 seconds. Combined energy is 286, so it’s small but clean. Worth a look if you’re keen for a longboard or a fun board.
Overall, the first week is a write-off. The second week has two proper windows: Monday the 3rd for a clean, manageable wave, and Friday the 14th for the big stuff. Everything else is either onshore chop or flat.
Stay patient, keep your eye on the charts, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 7 | 143 | 147 | 210 | 857 | 427 | 188 | 497 | 565 | 452 | 579 | 841 | 640 | 412 | 273 | 117 | 44 | 45 | 43 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:30AM1.06m | 8:44PM1.62m | 9:06AM1.11m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:49AM0.15m | 2:10PM0.16m | 3:21AM0.12m | 2:48PM0.17m | 3:52AM0.10m | 3:26PM0.19m | 4:23AM0.09m | 4:07PM0.24m | 4:55AM0.09m | 4:53PM0.30m | 5:30AM0.12m | 5:46PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | E 18 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 147 | 210 | 394 | 10 | 173 | 4 | 6 | 452 | 579 | 841 | 640 | 412 | 273 | 117 | 44 | 45 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 7 | E 18 | E 13 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ENE 7 | S 21 | E 15 | E 15 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | S 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 178 | 245 | 10 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 18 | 8 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 8 | E 18 | E 8 | E 17 | NE 16 | NE 16 | ENE 15 | S 20 | E 14 | ESE 10 | SSE 9 | E 13 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 2 | — | E 3 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 143 | 96 | 35 | 857 | 427 | 188 | 497 | 565 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 7 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 169 | 0 | 1 | 169 | 1 |
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