Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s talk about what’s coming up at Woolgoolga. This is a beach and reef setup that needs the right conditions to really fire, and we’ve got a bit of a wait ahead for the good stuff.

The next few days are a write-off for decent surfing. We’ve got a gap of basically nothing from Tuesday the 28th until the end of the week. Thursday morning the 30th sees a pulse of 4ft southerly swell, but it’s short period at 7 seconds and the wind is a cross-off, so the energy is weak (148). It’s not worth paddling out for.

Friday morning the 31st is a little better – 4ft from the SSE with a longer 11-second period, clean with a cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (327), but it’s still pretty ordinary. You might get a few fun ones if you’re desperate, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Saturday the 1st of August picks up with 5ft from the south, period at 10 seconds, and clean morning conditions. The energy jumps up to 812, which is a solid moderate push. It’s still a bit mushy, but it’s the first real sign of life. Don’t expect perfection.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday morning the 2nd of August. The swell is 5ft from the southeast, period at a nice 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm, just a light SSW air. The energy is strong at 555. This is the best of the first week. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year at Woolgoolga. This is your morning to sit out there with clean lines and no chop. It’s not huge, but for this spot, it’s a gem.

Monday morning the 3rd is also glassy with 4ft from the SE at 10 seconds. Clean, but a little smaller. Still a good follow-up session if you missed Sunday.

Then we go quiet again. The next real standout doesn’t show until Friday the 7th of August. That morning, the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSE, period at 10 seconds, and the energy is massive at 2218. This is a strong, powerful swell. The wind is light cross-off, so the face will be clean. This is for experienced surfers only – this size is beyond beginner territory. It’s a proper big-wave day at Woolgoolga. The afternoon holds at 8ft with similar energy (1197) and still clean.

Saturday the 8th of August morning is still good – 6ft from the SE, glassy, with energy at 696. It’s dropping, but still a solid session for anyone who knows what they’re doing.

The following week has a few nice mornings. Sunday the 9th morning is glassy, 5ft, period 9 seconds – clean and fun. Wednesday the 12th morning brings a 3ft easterly swell with an 11-second period and offshore wind, which is a clean little wave.

Overall, the best windows are Sunday morning the 2nd of August and Friday the 7th of August. The 2nd is for everyone, the 7th is for the chargers.

Stay keen, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty

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