
Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with 1,022 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The only game in town for the next couple of weeks is Woolgoolga Back Beach, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy conditions before things finally clean up. The water temp is about average for the time of year, which is nothing to write home about.
We start off with a pretty grim run. Wednesday the 29th is tiny—1ft from the SSE with a short 7-second period—and the wind is all over the place, either cross-off or cross-on. The swell energy is minimal (36), so it’s really just a flat, bumpy paddle. That theme continues into Thursday the 30th: a bit more size in the morning at 4ft, but cross-on winds from the south make it choppy, and the combined energy jumps to 142. Still, poor surf. Thursday afternoon sees a cleaner 2ft swell but with a longer 12-second period, giving it a bit of push (219 energy), but the cross-on breeze ruins it.
Friday the 31st is the first time we see some real swell, with 6ft on the morning from the south and a long 12-second period. That’s a solid 1567 energy, which is powerful. But the wind is cross-on at 12 mph, making it choppy and ugly. This is marginal at best for beginners, and for experts, it’s just a messy, onshore mess. Not worth it.
The weekend is no better. Saturday the 1st of August has 5ft from the SSE with a cross-shore wind, and Sunday the 2nd has 5ft, but again, cross-on winds and poor conditions. The energy is moderate (434 and 495), but the quality is just not there.
Now, here’s the standout. Monday the 3rd of August morning. The wind swings around to the northwest, offshore, at 6 mph. The swell is 4ft from the southeast with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is 276. The conditions are clean. This is the best surf on offer in the whole run. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and a beginner could handle it, though the 4ft is at the upper end for them. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze, but the swell drops a little.
After that, it’s back to tiny stuff until Friday the 7th of August. That morning we get 5ft from the SSE with an 11-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is 450, and the conditions are clean. That’s another solid window. The next morning, Saturday the 8th, also looks good with 4ft from the SSE, glassy, and 354 energy. Then Sunday the 9th morning has 4ft, glassy, and 214 energy. Three mornings in a row with clean, glassy surf—that’s a nice little run.
The second week is quieter, with a few small pulses but nothing special. Thursday the 13th morning shows some promise with 5ft from the SE, an 8-second period, and a cross-off wind. The energy is 263, and conditions are clean, so that could be a fun session for the more experienced crew, but the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy.
Overall, the best bet is Monday the 3rd of August morning, with clean offshore winds and a solid 4ft swell. The three mornings from the 7th to the 9th of August are also excellent, with glassy conditions and consistent 4ft to 5ft swell. Don’t bother with the first week unless you’re desperate for a paddle in the whitewater.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | E 6 | SE 7 | ENE 6 | S 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 |
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37 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 130 | 115 | 149 | 1022 | 439 | 256 | 427 | 327 | 286 | 385 | 462 | 368 | 256 | 185 | 130 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:53AM1.02m | 8:10PM1.61m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:16AM0.20m | 1:33PM0.18m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 |
37 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 115 | 149 | 522 | 11 | 256 | 427 | 327 | 286 | 385 | 462 | 368 | 256 | 185 | 130 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 15 | ESE 12 |
4 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 102 | 104 | 9 | 34 | 16 | 4 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 9 | E 12 | ESE 6 | S 15 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | S 21 | E 14 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 130 | 93 | 60 | 1022 | 439 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 142 | 173 | 60 | 7 | 72 | 7 | 7 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 275 | 0 |
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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.










