Woolgoolga Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.11° S 153.20° E

Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga sea temperature is
20.8°C
0.6° 

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


Woolgoolga surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 769 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ENE 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 26th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 26th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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370
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287
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:28PM1.38m
8:01AM1.53m
8:10PM1.36m
8:40AM1.64m
8:54PM1.32m
9:21AM1.72m
9:39PM1.24m
10:05AM1.75m
10:28PM1.15m
10:54AM1.73m
11:21PM1.06m
11:47AM1.68m
00:22AM0.97m
Low Tide
1:30PM0.20m
1:42AM0.02m
2:16PM0.11m
2:17AM-0.01m
3:02PM0.05m
2:54AM-0.01m
3:51PM0.03m
3:32AM0.02m
4:42PM0.05m
4:15AM0.07m
5:37PM0.09m
5:01AM0.15m
6:39PM0.15m
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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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