Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
19.7°C
0.3° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with 313 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with S 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 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, the outlook is a pretty grim one for a while. There’s a whole lot of nothing happening for the first week. The pattern is dominated by tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The combined wave energy barely gets into the moderate range, and when it does, the wind is all wrong. It’s a real struggle to find a window.

We’ve got a few mornings that are worth a mention, but they’re more about the conditions than the waves. On Monday, August 24th, the morning goes glassy with a light ENE breeze, which is a rare treat. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the SSE, with a moderate combined energy of 125, and it’s a long period groundswell at 11 seconds. It’s surfable, but you’ll be hunting for a crumbly little beachie bank. The water temp is a normal 68°F for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then, on Friday, August 28th, the morning shapes up with a clean NW offshore wind. The swell is 3ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the energy is decent at 194. It’s still small, but it’s the most promising of this early run. The crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

The real standout, and I mean the only one that gets my blood pumping, is the Monday morning of August 31st. This is a week and a day away, so it’s a long-range call, but it’s a beauty. We’ve got a 6ft groundswell from the SSE, with a huge 17-second period. That is a very long period, and it’s packing a massive wave energy of 1729. The wind is glassy, straight from the NNE. This is serious, clean, powerful surf. The swell direction is a good match for the break’s optimum. It’s a bit too big for beginners, and the long period will make it lumpy and straight at the beach, so it’s more for experienced surfers who can handle a heavy, sucked-out bank. If you’re keen, this is the one.

Following that, Tuesday, September 1st, keeps the quality going with a clean offshore wind from the NW in the morning, and a 3ft SSE swell with a 13-second period. The energy is moderate at 343. It’s not the same beast as the day before, but it’s a solid, clean runner-up.

After that, the swell drops off, the period gets short, and the wind turns messy. There’s a gap of a few days before another small, ordinary pulse shows up on Sunday, September 7th, but it’s nothing to write home about.

So, there you have it. Get out there on the 31st if you’ve got the skill, or on the 28th of August if you’re after a clean little wave. The rest of the window is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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E
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
1.3
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
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7
0.8
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E
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1.1
SSE
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SSE
9
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SSE
10
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
50
41
70
83
72
70
48
150
73
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86
112
188
84
140
186
152
109
292
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
ENE
20
NNE
10
NW
15
N
30
NNE
15
NNW
5
W
15
S
20
SSW
15
S
10
ESE
10
NNW
5
NW
15
SE
20
SSW
20
S
10
E
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
on
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High Tide
5:04PM1.33m
5:29AM0.88m
5:51PM1.41m
6:14AM0.95m
6:31PM1.49m
6:52AM1.03m
7:06PM1.56m
7:28AM1.11m
7:40PM1.60m
8:03AM1.20m
8:13PM1.60m
8:38AM1.27m
8:46PM1.57m
Low Tide
10:03AM0.42m
00:00AM0.39m
11:03AM0.36m
00:38AM0.31m
11:51AM0.29m
1:11AM0.22m
12:33PM0.22m
1:42AM0.15m
1:12PM0.16m
2:11AM0.09m
1:51PM0.13m
2:41AM0.05m
2:30PM0.12m
3:11AM0.03m
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6:11
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6:05
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5:25
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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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