
Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 730 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 10 | E 11 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 17 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
110 | 101 | 35 | 2 | 330 | 522 | 178 | 139 | 100 | 97 | 87 | 68 | 110 | 113 | 139 | 97 | 73 | 197 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:07AM0.83m | 4:24PM1.29m | 5:03AM0.91m | 5:11PM1.36m | 5:45AM1.02m | 5:51PM1.44m | 6:22AM1.13m | 6:28PM1.49m | 6:57AM1.25m | 7:04PM1.52m | 7:32AM1.37m | 7:40PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:31PM0.45m | 9:31AM0.47m | 11:19PM0.36m | 10:34AM0.40m | 11:55PM0.27m | 11:25AM0.32m | 00:27AM0.18m | 12:09PM0.24m | 00:57AM0.10m | 12:51PM0.17m | 1:27AM0.04m | 1:32PM0.12m | 1:58AM-0.00m | ||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | SSE 17 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 12 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 10 | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 9 | ENE 8 |
9 | 101 | 35 | 1 | 82 | 522 | 70 | 134 | 100 | 97 | 45 | 68 | 110 | 113 | 18 | 97 | 73 | 2 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | NE 5 | SSE 16 | E 11 | N 5 | S 15 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 14 | E 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 14 | S 13 |
33 | 7 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 35 | 72 | 44 | 40 | 3 | 37 | 31 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 18 | S 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | S 12 | — | E 12 | S 18 | S 17 | E 11 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 13 |
110 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 139 | 95 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | S 5 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | — | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | NW 3 | N 3 | ENE 8 | NNW 3 |
— | — | 2 | 77 | 330 | — | 178 | — | 95 | — | 87 | — | — | — | 139 | 2 | 2 | 197 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 168 | 225 | 169 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 77 | 6 | 47 | 415 | 1 | 169 | 219 | 1 | 47 | 415 | 5 |
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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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