Woolgoolga Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.11° S 153.20° E

Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga sea temperature is
20.3°C
1.4° 

Woolgoolga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Woolgoolga surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 304 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woolgoolga this week:

The surf forecast for Woolgoolga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 1st Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 3rd Nov)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 3rd Nov)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
12:47PM1.60m
1:34AM0.92m
1:55PM1.51m
2:55AM0.92m
3:06PM1.45m
4:13AM1.00m
4:14PM1.40m
5:17AM1.12m
5:14PM1.36m
6:08AM1.25m
6:07PM1.32m
6:52AM1.37m
6:53PM1.27m
Low Tide
7:48PM0.20m
7:00AM0.33m
9:01PM0.22m
8:19AM0.40m
10:09PM0.20m
9:45AM0.41m
11:05PM0.17m
11:02AM0.38m
11:51PM0.13m
12:07PM0.33m
00:30AM0.11m
1:01PM0.27m
1:05AM0.10m
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Information about the Woolgoolga Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Woolgoolga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Woolgoolga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Woolgoolga 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) 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 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.

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