Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna lie to you – the next week or so is a bit of a mixed bag at Woolgoolga, but we’ve got a couple of real standouts if you’re patient. The water temp is sitting at about 67°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a slow start. Sunday the 26th July morning has clean, glassy 4ft swell from the SSE with a 12-second period, pushing a moderate 339 units of energy. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. That glassy wind is a treat, though. Afternoon turns onshore and messy, so Sunday morning is your only real window that day.

Monday the 27th morning still has some glassy 3ft swell, but the period drops to 9 seconds and the energy is weak at 185. It’s ordinary. Tuesday the 28th morning is similar – tiny 3ft stuff with an 8-second period and only 86 units of energy. We’re in a lull here.

Wednesday and Thursday the 29th and 30th are pretty much write-offs, with tiny swell and strong cross-off winds on Thursday kicking up a bit of 4ft, but it’s not clean enough. You might be better off waiting.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 31st July morning is the clear standout. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the S, 11-second period, and a whopping 2141 units of energy – that’s strong. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The SSE direction matches the guide’s optimum, and Woolgoolga (a beach and reef setup) can handle this size. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, this is the pick of the forecast. Expect some crowds as it’s exposed and this is a proper pulse.

After that, we’ve got a slow decline. Saturday the 1st August morning has 7ft from the S with 10-second period and 1433 energy, but the wind is a moderate cross-off, making it a bit marginal. Sunday the 2nd August morning is cleaner with 5ft SE swell and 11-second period, which is really nice – but the energy drops to 537. Still a decent session.

The second week is quieter. Monday the 3rd to Wednesday the 5th August sees the swell drop right off, with tiny 2ft to 4ft waves and weak energy. Thursday the 6th August morning has a surprise 5ft SSE swell with glassy winds, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The real gem in the second week is Monday the 10th August morning – 5ft ESE swell, 12-second period, 584 energy, and glassy conditions. That’s a nice, clean groundswell with good shape, and the offshore wind will keep it smooth. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but it’s promising.

All up, Friday the 31st July morning is your absolute best bet. Monday the 10th August is a solid backup if you can wait. The rest is mostly small, ordinary, or blown out. Stay keen.

Rusty.

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