Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the lowdown on Woolgoolga in feet, knots, and Fahrenheit.

We’re looking at a slow start – the first real chance to get wet shows up Monday morning the 8th, so there’s a four-day gap of flat or foul conditions from today. The overall story is moderate-sized swell but winds that just won’t cooperate for most sessions.

Sunday the 6th: a tiny 2ft wave from the NE at 6 seconds, with a cross-shore breeze around 8 knots. It’s all chop. Afternoon jumps to 7ft from the SSE, but that’s with 16-knot cross-shore wind and lumpy junk. Skip it.

Monday the 7th morning is the first flicker – 5ft from the SSE at 10 seconds, light cross-shore breeze around 5 knots leaves small ripples. It’s marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen.

Now, the standout. Thursday morning the 10th of September: solid 8ft of swell from the SSE with a 10-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the SSW at 13 knots. The water is about 68°F, which is dead average for this time of year. Combined swell energy is strong at 1297. This is a top-tier morning for advanced surfers – 8ft is no joke for beginners. Crowds do roll through here sometimes, so get your spot early.

Friday the 11th morning holds 7ft from the SSE (9 seconds) with similar clean wind, but the energy drops to 772. It’s okay, but not the highlight.

From Sunday the 13th through Wednesday the 16th, it’s a 4-day lull – waves under 4ft, mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. Stay dry.

Then Friday the 18th of September: an absolute beast. Morning brings 16ft from the south at 13 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze around 8 knots. The energy is a staggering 12674. But it’s too big for Woolgoolga – the data says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. Only experts with a death wish should consider it. Afternoon is still 13ft from the SSE at 14 seconds, with a light onshore wind.

Saturday the 19th morning: 8ft from the SE at 12 seconds, light cross-shore breeze, energy still strong at 2035, but it’s marginal due to the long period making it a bit straight at the beach.

Sunday the 20th morning: 6ft from the SE at a long 14 seconds, almost glassy with just 3-knot breeze, energy high at 1536. That’s a clean, fun session for the experienced crew.

The best day by a long shot is Thursday the 10th – 8ft, clean, and from the right direction. Monday the 7th morning is a decent warm-up with 5ft and light wind.

Stay patient, hit that Thursday morning window, and you’ll be stoked. For the kite surfers, that Friday the 18th with 16ft and clean cross-off wind is your dream session, not a paddle surfer’s.

Rusty.

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