Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,190 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first real window of opportunity doesn’t open until this coming Sunday morning, the 26th of July. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSE swell rolling in with a solid 12-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the WSW at just 3 mph. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 339, so there’s some push behind it. This is a decent little session for beginners, but it’s not a standout—just a nice, clean start.
Things go quiet again after that Sunday morning. The rest of the week looks pretty ordinary with small, messy swells and onshore winds chopping things up. We’ve got a long stretch from Sunday afternoon all the way through to the following Saturday, the 1st of August, with nothing worth paddling out for. The surf stays small, windy, and messy.
Now, the real standout for this forecast window is shaping up for Monday morning, the 3rd of August. The swell bumps up to a clean 5ft from the SSE, with a nice 11-second period, and the wind is dead glassy out of the SSE at just 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 566. This is a morning where you’ll want to be early. The waves will have good shape and the water will be smooth. This is the pick of the first week.
Then, the best of the entire outlook comes through on Sunday morning, the 9th of August. We’ve got a 5ft SSE swell, 11-second period, glassy conditions with a light WNW breeze at 3 mph, and the combined energy is strong at 594. This is a true standout. The waves will be punchy and clean, and it’s a morning that’s begging for a dawn patrol.
The following Monday, the 10th of August, is for the experienced crew only. The swell jumps to 7ft from the S, with a 9-second period, and offshore winds out of the NW at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong at 1212. This is a big, powerful swell, and it’s only for those who know what they’re doing. The winds will keep it clean, but the size will be intimidating for most.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is without doubt Sunday morning the 9th of August at Woolgoolga Back Beach. Clean, punchy, and glassy. If you’re a beginner, aim for this Sunday morning, the 26th of July. For the experts, Monday the 10th of August is your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 328 | 353 | 296 | 159 | 161 | 113 | 78 | 56 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 34 | 160 | 234 | 755 | 750 | 668 | 292 | 555 | 543 | 582 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:17PM1.44m | 6:35AM0.92m | 6:58PM1.51m | 7:16AM0.97m | 7:35PM1.57m | 7:53AM1.02m | 8:10PM1.61m | 8:30AM1.06m | 8:44PM1.62m | 9:06AM1.11m | 9:16PM1.61m | 9:43AM1.15m | 9:49PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24AM0.32m | 1:05AM0.32m | 12:11PM0.27m | 1:42AM0.26m | 12:53PM0.22m | 2:16AM0.20m | 1:33PM0.18m | 2:49AM0.15m | 2:10PM0.16m | 3:21AM0.12m | 2:48PM0.17m | 3:52AM0.10m | 3:26PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 328 | 353 | 296 | 159 | 161 | 113 | 78 | 56 | 31 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 234 | 232 | 750 | 5 | 292 | 555 | 9 | 582 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 7 | E 11 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | S 9 | SE 7 | E 12 | E 13 | S 6 | NE 7 | E 13 | NE 7 | E 7 | SE 15 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 76 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 12 | E 7 | E 11 | S 9 | E 12 | E 12 | S 15 | E 12 | ENE 6 | E 13 | — | E 13 | SE 15 | E 18 | E 18 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 34 | 160 | 79 | 755 | — | 668 | 215 | — | 543 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 1 | 60 | 28 | 60 | 7 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 105 | 1 |
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