
Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,017 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woolgoolga Back Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s break it down.
Woolgoolga Back Beach is in for a rough couple of weeks. We’re talkin’ a solid block of onshore wind and messy surf that just won’t let up for more than a week. The one bright spot? One morning that might finally give you somethin’ worth paddlin’ out for.
From Saturday July 4th through to the morning of Saturday July 11th, it’s pretty much all cross-on winds out of the south and southeast. Swell sizes bounce between 3 ft and 10 ft, but the wind just tears it apart. Water temp is 68°, right about average for this time of year – no shock there.
Saturday afternoon the 4th, swell drops to 3 ft from the SSE, but it’s blown out. Sunday the 5th is a total loss with 15–19 mph southerlies and lumpy conditions. Monday the 6th has 8 ft of SSE swell – again, cross-on wind and rain. Tuesday the 7th gets bigger, 10 ft SSE, period 11 seconds, but the wind is howlin’ at 22 mph, cross-on with rain. That’s expert territory if anyone’s dumb enough to go out.
Wednesday the 8th morning has 10 ft SSE swell, period 11 seconds, cross winds, and the energy is massive – but it’s lumpy and only marginal.
And it keeps goin’. Thursday, Friday, Saturday the 11th – all poor. Friday the 10th has 10 ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, but again cross-on wind.
Now, here’s your shot. Sunday July 12th morning. Winds go offshore from the NNW at just 3 mph, glassy conditions, clean surf. Swell is small – 3 ft from the ESE, period 10 seconds – but with that offshore breeze, it’ll be smooth and fun for beginners and longboarders. Energy is low, but quality will be there. That’s your window.
After that, Monday the 13th has tiny 2 ft swell and cross-off winds – clean but barely breakin’. Tuesday the 14th morning is flat with 1 ft, then it picks up again, but the wind turns back onshore. By Wednesday the 15th, we’re back to 8 ft SSE and strong cross winds. The run from the 15th through Sunday the 19th is more of the same – lumpy, cross-on or cross, with moderate to strong swell energy, but the wind just won’t quit.
So, bottom line – if you’re waitin’ for a good one, circle Sunday morning July 12th. That’s the cleanest, most user-friendly moment. The rest is a long stretch of ugly. One morning might just be worth the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 |
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222 | 90 | 106 | 168 | 312 | 947 | 992 | 1184 | 1077 | 1984 | 1692 | 2648 | 2034 | 1039 | 1720 | 1365 | 828 | 1347 | 2053 | 1452 | 703 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:51AM1.03m | 10:54PM1.49m | 11:37AM1.06m | 11:33PM1.42m | 12:27PM1.10m | 00:17AM1.34m | 1:22PM1.17m | 1:09AM1.23m | 2:22PM1.25m | 2:12AM1.14m | 3:24PM1.36m | 3:24AM1.06m | 4:26PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:24PM0.30m | 5:38AM0.17m | 5:10PM0.36m | 6:16AM0.16m | 6:04PM0.41m | 6:57AM0.16m | 7:09PM0.45m | 7:44AM0.17m | 8:26PM0.46m | 8:36AM0.17m | 9:49PM0.41m | 9:34AM0.17m | 11:06PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SSE 12 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 10 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 16 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 |
115 | 90 | 106 | 20 | 210 | 23 | 37 | 35 | 28 | 1195 | — | 1868 | 1402 | 371 | 1313 | 928 | 11 | 835 | 1193 | 938 | 703 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 6 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 16 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | ESE 15 | — | — | S 23 | S 23 | SE 16 | E 12 | S 20 | S 21 |
29 | 31 | 18 | 30 | 20 | 20 | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 8 | E 10 | E 13 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — |
58 | 49 | 28 | 19 | 28 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | — |
222 | — | — | 168 | 312 | 947 | 992 | 1184 | 1077 | 1984 | 1692 | 2648 | 2034 | 1039 | 1720 | 1365 | 828 | 1347 | 2053 | 1452 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 105 | 78 | 78 | 561 | 7 | 105 | 105 | 7 | 47 | 78 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 78 | 7 |
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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.










