
Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 700 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ENE 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty.
Right, let's be straight with you—the outlook for Woolgoolga Back Beach is a real mixed bag. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but don't get your hopes up for the first week and a half. It's a long, frustrating stretch of grotty conditions. The water's sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
The first real chance of anything decent doesn't show up until later. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are a complete write-off – poor surf with cross-off winds. Tuesday the 11th morning has a tiny 2ft swell from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is light, but the vibe is "surfable but very ordinary." The combined energy is weak (155). Not worth paddling out for.
Wednesday the 12th is much the same. The morning has a 2ft swell from the E with a 9-second period and light cross-off winds, but again, it's ordinary. The afternoon goes glassy, which is nice, but the swell is still just 2ft. The energy is low (125). It's a beautiful day for a swim, not a surf.
From Thursday the 13th through to the end of the first week, it's all poor surf. Winds turn onshore and the swell gets messy. Friday the 14th morning does see a jump in size to 7ft from the S with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1131), but it's cross-on and choppy. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The second week starts the same way. Monday the 18th and Tuesday the 19th have some solid swell (6ft to 8ft from the ESE) but it's all onshore and rainy. The 8ft on Wednesday the 19th afternoon is only for experts, and it's still messy.
Now, finally, a glimmer of hope. After a week and a half of garbage, we get a standout. Friday morning, the 21st of August. This is the one. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. We've got a 6ft swell from the E with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong (616). The water will be clean, and the conditions are tipped to be "very good." This is the best on offer. The swell direction of E is right on the optimum for this spot, so the waves should have some shape.
The following day, Saturday morning the 22nd of August, is also a standout. We've got a 7ft swell from the E with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNW. This will be clean and strong. The energy is powerful (860). This is another excellent window. The swell is over 5ft, so it's getting a bit more serious, but for anyone comfortable in that size, it's a goer.
The rest of the weekend into Monday the 24th holds some size, but the winds are mixed. The swell is consistent, between 5ft and 8ft from the E, but the conditions are just "clean" or "cross-off." It's worth a look, but Friday and Saturday mornings are the clear winners.
So, to sum it up: endure a long, dry spell of poor surf, then get set for the 21st and 22nd of August. That's your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
157 | 119 | 288 | 201 | 192 | 106 | 80 | 73 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 83 | 230 | 344 | 553 | 621 | 257 | 403 | 173 | 180 | 107 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:14PM1.61m | 5:44AM0.99m | 6:12PM1.72m | 6:42AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.80m | 7:32AM1.14m | 7:51PM1.83m | 8:19AM1.21m | 8:34PM1.80m | 9:03AM1.28m | 9:16PM1.71m | 9:46AM1.32m | 9:55PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20AM0.22m | 00:09AM0.19m | 11:25AM0.16m | 1:02AM0.09m | 12:23PM0.09m | 1:48AM0.01m | 1:15PM0.03m | 2:30AM-0.04m | 2:04PM0.02m | 3:09AM-0.05m | 2:51PM0.04m | 3:45AM-0.03m | 3:38PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 |
157 | 119 | 1 | 201 | 192 | 101 | 73 | 73 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 42 | 327 | 336 | 25 | 237 | 27 | 15 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | SW 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | S 17 | E 9 | S 15 | S 15 | E 9 |
23 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 106 | 80 | 2 | 12 | 77 | 40 | 48 | 60 | 3 | 25 | 27 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | S 8 | E 13 | E 13 | S 9 | SSW 8 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | N 11 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | NE 9 | S 19 | N 8 | — | S 18 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | 16 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | NE 4 | NE 8 | N 5 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | ENE 2 | — | SSW 3 | ENE 2 | SW 3 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
1 | 7 | 288 | 60 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 230 | 344 | 553 | 621 | 257 | 403 | 173 | 180 | 107 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 378 | 167 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 1 | 7 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 78 | 7 |
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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).
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