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Woolgoolga surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Woolgoolga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Woolgoolga sea temperature is
22.8° C
 (Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woolgoolga this week:

The surf forecast for Woolgoolga over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 15th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 20th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 22nd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
!
2
!
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
0.9
ENE
1
E
1.4
ENE
1.6
NE
1.9
ENE
1.9
NE
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.8
NE
1.5
E
1.5
E
2.3
E
2.3
E
2
E
2.2
ESE
2.2
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
3
E
2.5
E
Period(s) (?)8887667777888888810101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72961151812022773311781782792622566526924945845561531139318501768
Wind
(km/h)
0
NNW
10
ENE
20
NE
15
NNW
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SE
5
SSW
10
ENE
10
E
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
25
ESE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSW
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:50AM
1.39
7:02PM
0.89
7:33AM
1.47
7:48PM
0.93
8:12AM
1.55
8:29PM
0.97
8:50AM
1.61
9:07PM
1.01
9:25AM
1.66
9:44PM
1.05
10:00AM
1.68
10:22PM
1.09
10:34AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:52PM
0.33
1:39PM
0.38
12:41AM
0.29
2:19PM
0.30
1:26AM
0.24
2:56PM
0.24
2:07AM
0.19
3:31PM
0.18
2:46AM
0.16
4:06PM
0.13
3:24AM
0.14
4:39PM
0.10
4:02AM
0.14
5:12PM
0.07
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
Sunrise-5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03-
Sunset--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:51--7:51
part cloud
part cloud
clear
mod rain
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232525232828252425242625232323232324232324
Feels °C (?)232524252825282627272826222323222221201819
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Woolgoolga, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 53 km (33 miles) away

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