Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s heading our way for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the forecast has a bit of a slow start. Friday morning is a write-off – cross-on southerly wind at 12 mph, messy 6 ft SE swell, and the energy is moderate. It’s not worth paddling out. Friday afternoon is only slightly better but still marginal.

The first real standout comes Saturday morning the 11th. It’s all about that glassy, clean setup with a light NW wind at 3 mph. The swell is 4 ft from the SE, period 10 seconds – a nice, rideable groundswell with moderate energy. This is a great session for beginners or anyone wanting a cruisy, clean wave. The water temp is about average for July, so nothing unusual there.

Saturday afternoon holds up too – the swell bumps to 5 ft from the ESE, periods stretching to 11 seconds, and the wind turns cross-off from the NNE. Clean conditions. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but with the quality on offer, it’s worth the company.

Sunday morning the 12th will still have some fun, clean 3 ft ESE swell with offshore WNW wind, but the energy drops. After that, the surf fades out fast. From Monday the 13th all the way through Thursday the 17th, it’s a real dry spell. Wave heights drop below 3 ft, period is short, and the energy is low. Nothing to get excited about – a classic mid-winter lull.

Now, hold onto your board – Friday the 17th sees a massive spike in swell. We’re talking 21 ft from the SSE with a very long 13-second period, and the energy is off the charts. But it’s cross-on, lumpy, and way too big for this break. This is strictly for experts, and even then, it’s risky. Best to watch from the beach.

The swell stays oversized through Saturday the 18th (18 ft, 13-second period) – same story, too big for paddle surfing.

But Sunday the 19th? That’s the real hidden gem. The morning is glassy, 13 ft SSE swell with a 11-second period, and the energy is still strong. This is exceptional for expert surfers. The wind is dead calm, the waves are clean, and that size is manageable if you know what you’re doing. This is the best session on offer in the whole outlook.

Monday the 20th brings a more manageable 6 ft SE swell with clean offshore NW wind – a good option for intermediate surfers. Tuesday the 21st will still have some clean 4 ft surf, but then it fades again.

Looking way out, Saturday the 25th shows a promising 6 ft SSE swell with a very long 15-second period and offshore NNW wind. That’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it – it could be a cracker for experienced surfers.

Overall, the standout is Sunday morning the 19th for the big, clean, glassy conditions, followed by Saturday the 11th for the clean, fun small waves.

Rusty.

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