Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let's have a look at what the charts are telling us for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next couple of weeks. I'm not gonna lie, it's a bit of a mixed bag and you'll have to pick your moments, but there are a couple of windows where it could be worth the paddle.
The water temp is sitting at 20°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year – no major surprises there.
The next few days are pretty average. Tuesday the 25th has some small, weak swell around 2ft from the ENE with a short 8-second period, but that north to north-northeast wind is cross-off, keeping things clean. The energy is very weak (99), so it's more of a mess-around for the beginners on a longboard than anything to get excited about.
Wednesday morning the 26th is where we start to see a little glimmer. The swell drops a touch to 3ft from the ENE, but the kicker is that glassy wind from the west at just 3 mph. It’s going to be dead smooth out there. The energy is still modest (109), but with clean conditions, it’ll be surfable for a learner session. The afternoon turns to crap as the wind swings onshore.
Thursday and Friday look pretty average with onshore winds and choppy conditions. Friday morning the 28th has a bit of a pulse of energy (217) with a 3ft swell from the SSE and a bit of a period at 9 seconds. The light northerly wind at 3 mph keeps it clean, but the size is tiny.
The weekend kicks up some size but brings the wind with it. Saturday the 29th gets to 5ft from the SSE, but that cross-onshore wind at 16 mph will make it a bumpy, lumpy mess. Not worth it for a paddle. Sunday the 30th sees the swell jump to 7ft from the south with a decent 10-second period and a massive jump in energy (1558). The problem is that cross-onshore wind is howling at 19 mph. For most blokes, this is going to be blown-out and ugly – more of a kite session than a surf.
The week after that is all about waiting for the wind to play nice. There are some long-period groundswells in the mix, with periods hitting 18 to 21 seconds, but the size is small (2ft to 4ft). These long-period swells, over 15 seconds, can offer some proper shape but they often break straight on beach breaks, so the banks at Woolgoolga will be critical. The energy on these days is moderate.
The standout window looks like Saturday morning, September 6th. We have a 4ft swell from the SSE with a 12-second period, which is a solid groundswell. The energy is decent (420). The big news is that clean offshore wind from the north-northwest at 12 mph. This will set up clean, lined-up waves. It’s the best on offer in the entire run. The swell direction isn't a perfect match for the break's optimum SE direction, but the combination of size, period, and that clean offshore wind makes it the one to aim for.
The following Monday morning, September 8th, is another potential session with 2ft from the SSE and a light cross-off northerly breeze, but the period drops to 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit softer.
There are some long gaps in the forecast where conditions are just poor. From Saturday afternoon the 29th right through to Friday morning the 6th, it’s either windy onshore, or too small, or the wind is wrong. That's a solid week of waiting for the right window.
So, to sum it up: pick your days. The real standout is Saturday morning, September 6th, with clean offshore winds and a solid groundswell. Wednesday morning the 26th is also an option for a glassy beginner session. For the rest, you'll be watching the wind forecast and hoping it shifts.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 |
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70 | 70 | 147 | 96 | 91 | 73 | 91 | 204 | 176 | 137 | 135 | 260 | 176 | 400 | 1268 | 986 | 480 | 362 | 216 | 257 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:14AM1.34m | 9:20PM1.51m | 9:52AM1.39m | 9:57PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:10PM0.14m | 3:41AM0.03m | 3:54PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
70 | 17 | 147 | 96 | 91 | 73 | 45 | 66 | 176 | 137 | 135 | 260 | 81 | 36 | 731 | 527 | 27 | 362 | 216 | 140 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 16 | S 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 10 | N 15 | E 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 |
28 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 42 | 30 | 34 | 38 | 4 | 39 | 45 | 4 | 27 | 205 | 257 | 153 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | N 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | S 14 | NE 11 | — | N 16 | N 10 | — | SSE 19 | — | E 9 | E 11 |
1 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 38 | 86 | 33 | 5 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 36 | — | 24 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | — | — | ENE 2 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | S 8 | — | — |
1 | 70 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 91 | 204 | — | — | 1 | — | 176 | 400 | 1268 | 986 | 480 | — | 140 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 275 | 9 | 0 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 7 | 7 | 78 | 7 | 28 | 78 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
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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.











