Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga Back Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga Back Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Woolgoolga Back Beach over the next couple of weeks.
First up, there’s a bit of a flat spell to start. The first real chance to get wet won’t come until Wednesday the 22nd. Before that, it’s mostly cross-on junk and poor conditions, so best to sit it out.
Wednesday morning the 22nd is when things turn. We’ve got a clean 4ft easterly swell rolling in with a gentle offshore breeze from the NNW. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun for a beginner-friendly session. The energy is moderate (267), and with a period of 9 seconds, the waves will have a bit of shape. Crowds can happen here, so get in early.
The real standout, though, is Saturday the 25th. That morning, Woolgoolga Back Beach is going to fire. We’re looking at a solid 5ft swell from the SSE, and that’s not just any swell – it’s packing a very long period of 15 seconds, which means proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a strong 1176, so there’s plenty of power behind it. The wind is offshore from the NW, so the face will be clean and lined up. This is one for experienced surfers – over 5ft, so it’s a step up from the beginner zone. The longer period means the sets will be fat and powerful, and with the exposed beach setup, it’ll be a proper test.
After that, the surf drops off. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are mostly cross-on and messy, with small waves. Things pick up again on Saturday the 1st of August, with a 4ft to 4ft SSE swell, but it’s got a cross-on wind and marginal conditions. Still, it’s a long-period groundswell (16-14 seconds), so there’ll be some grunt if you pick your moment.
Then, Tuesday the 4th of August morning looks good again. Clean 3ft from the SSE with glassy conditions and a light air. The energy is moderate (359), and the period is 11 seconds – that’ll give you nice, clean lines on the bank. Not a huge day, but a fun one for a paddle out.
For the whole period, the water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
So, if you’re chasing the best, set your alarm for Saturday the 25th. It’s the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful session in the window. Wednesday the 22nd and Tuesday the 4th are your backup options for a gentler, clean paddle.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 808 | 494 | 417 | 340 | 244 | 234 | 189 | 150 | 113 | 84 | 139 | 193 | 710 | 1121 | 551 | 265 | 143 | 252 | 240 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:39AM1.19m | 1:44PM1.22m | 1:29AM1.04m | 2:44PM1.24m | 2:30AM0.92m | 3:44PM1.27m | 3:40AM0.86m | 4:41PM1.31m | 4:50AM0.85m | 5:32PM1.37m | 5:47AM0.88m | 6:17PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:04AM0.22m | 7:50PM0.51m | 7:47AM0.28m | 9:09PM0.54m | 8:37AM0.34m | 10:29PM0.52m | 9:33AM0.36m | 11:34PM0.46m | 10:31AM0.36m | 00:24AM0.39m | 11:24AM0.32m | 1:05AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 808 | 494 | 417 | 340 | 244 | 234 | 189 | 150 | 113 | 84 | 63 | 45 | 214 | 1121 | 551 | 265 | 143 | 252 | 240 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 17 | SSE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 47 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 77 | 55 | 37 | 35 | 21 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | SE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | E 12 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 18 | S 16 | E 9 | — | — | S 19 | SSE 16 | — | NE 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 58 | — | — | 7 | 49 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 139 | 193 | 710 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 216 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 7 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
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