Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Woolgoolga. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few moments where it all comes together.

The water temp is sitting around 68°, pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

We start off with a bit of a flat, meh first few days. Wednesday morning the 26th has tiny 4ft swell from the ENE with a short 7-second period, and it’s glassy as glass – dead calm. The combined energy is pretty weak at 128, so it’s surfable if you’re desperate but it’s very ordinary. The afternoon tanks into poor conditions.

Thursday the 27th morning brings a bit more size – 4ft from the SSE – with a clean cross-off wind, but it’s marginal. The energy picks up to 203, but it’s still not firing. Thursday afternoon is a write-off with poor conditions.

Friday morning the 28th is the first real standout. It’s glassy again, 4ft from the SSE, but the period jumps to 9 seconds. The energy is solid at 265, and the forecast calls for good surf conditions. For an advanced break like Woolgoolga (beach and reef), that’s a nice little window. The swell direction (SSE) isn’t exactly the optimum ESE, but when it’s glassy and clean, you take it. Friday afternoon gets messy with an onshorer and a 12-second period at 4ft – that energy cranks to 505, but the wind ruins it.

Saturday and Sunday are all marginal to poor, with moderate winds mucking things up, so I’d look elsewhere.

Now, Monday the 31st morning – 5ft from the SSE, 8-second period, energy at 458 – that’s got some push, but it’s only marginal thanks to the moderate cross-off wind. Monday afternoon is a no-go.

The first week of September is grim. From Tuesday the 1st right through to Friday the 4th, it’s poor conditions, tiny waves, and onshore or cross winds. There’s a glassy morning on the 4th, but the swell is only 1ft – a total dud.

But then, hold onto your board. Sunday the 6th – wait for it – Sunday afternoon, a solid 8ft from the south with a short 7-second period, but the real story is the offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph. That’s gentle offshore and clean, and the energy is a beast at 661. That’s very good surf conditions for Woolgoolga. That’s the standout of the whole run. For an advanced-only spot, that’s proper, powerful, clean surf. The short period means it’ll be a bit dumpy and punchy – expert territory for sure.

Monday the 7th morning cleans up with 4ft from the south at 327 energy, light cross-off wind, and good surf conditions. A solid follow-up session.

After that, the second week dries up. Tuesday the 8th through Thursday the 10th is mostly poor or marginal, with small swells and messy winds. There’s a fresh offshore on Wednesday the 9th morning, but the swell is only 3ft – not worth the paddle.

Best bet: Sunday afternoon the 6th of September – 8ft from the S, offshore wind, clean. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Friday morning the 28th of August is the other little gem for a cleaner, smaller session.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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