Woolgoolga Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.11° S 153.20° E

Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga sea temperature is
21.5°C
0.1° 

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


Woolgoolga surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 29th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 30th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 30th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
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(10 max)
0
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3
2
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2
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0
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0
0
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
16
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
12
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
78
72
339
284
181
158
102
115
67
33
23
41
27
31
23
41
26
25
52
51
34
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
SSW
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
NW
20
N
20
N
15
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
20
SSW
20
S
15
SE
5
WNW
10
N
25
NE
15
NNW
5
N
10
ENE
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:54AM1.73m
11:21PM1.06m
11:47AM1.68m
00:22AM0.97m
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
Low Tide
5:37PM0.09m
5:01AM0.15m
6:39PM0.15m
5:55AM0.24m
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
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Temp °C
19
20
19
19
20
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21
23
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22
25
24
21
21
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18
23
21
26
26
25
Feels °C
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17
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19
18
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20
17
22
23
26
19
20
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18
21
19
26
26
25
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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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