Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
20.1°C
0.2° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,304 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 11th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s coming up for Woolgoolga Back Beach. This forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

Honestly, the first week and a half is pretty grim. From Saturday the 5th right through to Tuesday the 15th, it’s mostly a write-off. We’ve got a few days with tiny swell and dodgy onshore winds, making for poor conditions. Sunday afternoon the 6th sees a bump in size to 5ft, but it’s a short period 5-second wind swell from the SSE with a 19 mph cross-onshore, which is just ugly and lumpy. That energy reading is 160 (moderate), but the quality is junk.

Monday the 7th morning has some 6ft swell at 10 seconds from the SSE, with a light cross-onshore, but the wave comment says it’s only marginal. The energy is up there at 627 (moderate), but the wind and tide are just not playing ball. The next few days are a repeat of that story – some size, but always with that cross-onshore wind messing it up. By Thursday the 10th, the swell hits 8ft with a 19 mph cross-onshore, making it a lumpy, blown-out mess. That’s too big for beginners and not much fun for anyone else in those winds.

Now, there’s a gap of a few days where the surf is tiny or just ordinary until we get to the real standout. The best window is shaping up for Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th, but the real gem is Friday the 18th.

On Wednesday the 16th morning, we get a solid 8ft S swell at 10 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is a strong 1396 (strong). It’s a bit big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s worth a look. The afternoon is similar but stronger wind.

Thursday the 17th is a big day – 10ft of SSE groundswell rolling in, with a very long 16 second period. The energy is massive at 3913 (very strong). The morning wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy, but this is a proper, powerful groundswell. That kind of period is best suited for a point or reef, and at a beach break like Woolgoolga Back Beach, it might be a bit straight and heavy. Still, for experts, it’s a serious session.

But the absolute standout, the one you wait for, is Friday the 18th morning. The forecast is for a 10ft SE groundswell at 16 seconds, with glassy conditions. That’s a total score. The energy is a massive 4075 (very strong), and the wind is virtually nothing from the ESE. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s a big, powerful, clean swell – the kind that makes you forget about all the average days. The afternoon turns onshore again, so you’ll want to be on it early.

After that, Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th see the swell drop back down and the onshore winds return, so the fun is over.

So, don’t bother with the first week and a half. The only real standout is Friday the 18th morning – get out there early for the big, clean, glassy groundswell. It’s a proper session for the experienced.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
E
10
1.5
SSE
5
2.1
S
8
1.7
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
6
1.9
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.5
SE
10
1.3
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
10
2.4
S
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
23
29
17
128
587
607
351
151
109
599
578
480
407
276
919
1058
1394
392
627
435
Wind (km/h)
10
N
25
NNE
15
NNW
15
SE
30
SSE
10
WSW
10
S
20
SE
10
SW
25
S
25
SSE
15
SW
5
ENE
15
ESE
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSE
20
SW
20
S
25
SSE
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
2:42PM1.42m
3:18AM0.88m
3:58PM1.49m
4:39AM0.93m
5:03PM1.57m
5:41AM1.03m
5:58PM1.65m
6:31AM1.15m
6:45PM1.69m
7:16AM1.26m
7:28PM1.69m
7:57AM1.35m
8:08PM1.63m
Low Tide
9:47PM0.36m
8:58AM0.33m
11:01PM0.26m
10:16AM0.28m
11:57PM0.16m
11:22AM0.20m
00:42AM0.07m
12:17PM0.12m
1:21AM0.01m
1:06PM0.07m
1:57AM-0.02m
1:52PM0.05m
2:30AM-0.02m
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5:58
5:56
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5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
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5:34
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Temp °C
27
23
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19
17
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Feels °C
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13
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15
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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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