Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s 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 (Aug 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woolgoolga in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for Woolgoolga. The next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and honestly, there’s not a lot to write home about for most of it. The water temp is around 68°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The best window is Monday morning, August 31st. That’s your standout. We’ve got clean surf at 3ft from the SSE, period of 8 seconds, and a light cross-off wind from the south at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 263, so there’s a bit of push. It’s a beach and reef setup, so that cross-off breeze should keep things tidy. It’s fairly consistent, and the swell direction is from the ESE – which is what this spot likes. The only downside is crowds are possible here, so you might have some company.
After that Monday morning, it gets pretty ordinary. The surf drops right off into tiny, weak waves through Tuesday and Wednesday, and the wind turns messy. From Wednesday, September 2nd, right through to the 8th, it’s mostly small, poor quality surf with lumpy or choppy conditions. The energy levels drop into the weak range (a lot of readings under 100), so you’re really scraping the barrel.
There’s a bit of a bump on Wednesday, September 9th, with a 6ft NE swell out of nowhere, but it’s accompanied by a near gale from the southwest at 34 mph. The combined energy is strong at 601, but that wind is howling. For a beach and reef setup, this looks more like a kite session than a paddle session. Too much wind, too ugly.
The rest of the second week, from September 10th to the 15th, is just a long run of small, choppy, or onshore slop. The swell barely gets above 3ft, and the wind is mostly cross-off or cross-on, but the size and energy just aren’t there. The combined energy mostly sits under 150, and the period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds, so no real grunt.
So, bottom line: Monday morning, August 31st, is your best bet. After that, it’s a long dry spell with very little to offer. It’s not unusual for the area to have these quiet runs, but it can turn around quick. Keep an eye on it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 137 | 113 | 90 | 81 | 152 | 93 | 64 | 62 | 44 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 82 | 55 | 85 | 46 | 86 | 42 | 18 | 28 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:57PM1.41m | 10:33AM1.41m | 10:38PM1.28m | 11:20AM1.42m | 11:26PM1.14m | 12:16PM1.41m | 00:26AM1.00m | 1:24PM1.40m | 1:46AM0.90m | 2:42PM1.42m | 3:18AM0.88m | 3:58PM1.49m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.17m | 4:14AM0.06m | 4:42PM0.23m | 4:50AM0.11m | 5:38PM0.30m | 5:33AM0.18m | 6:47PM0.37m | 6:26AM0.26m | 8:15PM0.40m | 7:35AM0.32m | 9:47PM0.36m | 8:58AM0.33m | 11:01PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | SSE 8 | E 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 137 | 89 | 76 | 81 | 152 | 93 | 64 | 62 | 44 | 39 | 39 | 21 | 82 | 55 | 85 | 46 | 86 | 36 | 14 | 17 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 6 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | S 9 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 24 | 22 | 90 | 50 | 48 | 11 | 45 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 11 | 39 | 15 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 42 | 9 | 3 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | — | E 8 | SSE 15 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 11 | N 11 | NE 5 | SE 14 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | SSE 14 | S 6 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 102 | — | 12 | 76 | 51 | 46 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 37 | 12 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 8 | — | — | ENE 3 | NNW 3 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NW 2 | N 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 113 | — | — | 10 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 24 | 17 | 46 | — | 8 | 28 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 317 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 47 | 0 |
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