Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.12° S 153.21° E

Woolgoolga Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga Back Beach sea temperature is
19.9° C
0.6° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,097 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Woolgoolga Back Beach are a real mixed bag, and you’ll have to be patient. There’s almost nothing worth paddling out for in the first week, with a run of onshore slop, rain, and messy high-energy conditions. But hang in there, because the second week, especially the last few days, actually starts to clean up and offer some proper surfable waves.

The week kicks off with tiny, weak swell and glassy conditions on Monday morning, but the swell is only 2 ft from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds and very weak energy (79). It’s just not enough to get excited about. Tuesday is even smaller. By Wednesday, the wind swings onshore and the swell picks up to 4 ft, but it’s short-period slop from the south with moderate wind chop. Wednesday afternoon gets worse – a 6 ft SSE swell with 35 km/h cross-onshore winds and messy energy (392). That pattern of lumpy, cross-onshore garbage continues through Thursday, Friday, and into Saturday, with combined energy climbing into the 400s and 500s. Sunday morning the 19th of July sees a 8 ft ESE swell (1863 energy), but it’s onshore and too big and messy for most – that’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not clean.

The real turn comes on Wednesday the 23rd of July. The morning is glassy, with a 3 ft swell from the east, period 9 seconds, and only 169 energy. It’s small but clean. Then Friday the 24th of July morning is a standout: glassy conditions again, 3 ft from the east, period 10 seconds, and that combined energy jumps to 269. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions,” and with the wind dead calm, this is your best bet for a clean, fun session. The east swell is right in the optimum direction for this break, so the waves should have a bit of shape.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of July mornings are also looking promising. Saturday morning brings a gentle offshore breeze from the NNW, 3 ft of east swell, period 11 seconds, and 295 energy. Sunday morning is similar: 3 ft from the east, 12-second period, offshore wind, and 296 energy. That longer period (12 seconds) means the waves will have more punch and better shape, with longer gaps between sets – perfect for a relaxed paddle out. Just keep an eye on the tide, as the afternoons can get a bit marginal.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Overall, the first week is a write-off – you’re looking at at least six days of poor to terrible surf. The standout is the morning of Friday the 24th of July, with glassy conditions and clean 3 ft east swell. Saturday and Sunday mornings are also solid options. If you can wait, the second week delivers.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
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0
0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
S
4
0.2
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
1.1
S
5
1.9
SSE
7
2.2
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
2
SE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
2
E
8
2.5
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
41
31
21
11
4
15
51
390
485
358
338
323
379
280
365
316
310
539
1016
807
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
W
15
NE
10
W
5
SW
10
SE
10
WSW
25
SSW
35
S
30
SSW
30
S
35
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
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on
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High Tide
6:48AM1.05m
7:16PM1.84m
7:44AM1.08m
8:07PM1.89m
8:36AM1.12m
8:55PM1.89m
9:26AM1.15m
9:42PM1.82m
10:15AM1.17m
10:27PM1.71m
11:04AM1.19m
11:10PM1.55m
11:55AM1.21m
Low Tide
1:11AM0.09m
12:30PM0.06m
2:04AM0.01m
1:24PM0.03m
2:53AM-0.03m
2:15PM0.02m
3:40AM-0.04m
3:06PM0.04m
4:23AM-0.02m
3:56PM0.11m
5:05AM0.02m
4:47PM0.20m
5:45AM0.08m
5:41PM0.32m
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6:41
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6:39
6:39
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5:02
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6
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Temp °C
14
16
16
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16
17
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17
17
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17
17
17
Feels °C
11
14
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13
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11
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9
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10
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12
13
13
12
12
12
13
12
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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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