Woolgoolga surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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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
23.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 16th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
244
221
284
266
309
372
337
372
302
250
207
187
397
627
577
430
404
404
399
417
427
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:43PM1.19m
4:35AM1.32m
5:28PM1.36m
5:28AM1.32m
6:13PM1.53m
6:20AM1.30m
6:57PM1.67m
7:11AM1.26m
7:43PM1.78m
8:03AM1.21m
8:30PM1.84m
8:56AM1.14m
9:20PM1.85m
Low Tide
10:23AM0.16m
10:35PM0.38m
11:05AM0.09m
11:35PM0.28m
11:46AM0.03m
00:30AM0.17m
12:27PM-0.01m
1:24AM0.07m
1:09PM-0.02m
2:18AM0.01m
1:53PM-0.01m
3:12AM-0.01m
2:39PM0.03m
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
2
7
4
8
9
5
7
9
3
3
5
7
15
5
4
13
8
6
17
Temp °C
21
21
19
20
20
20
19
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
20
21
20
21
21
21
20
16
17
15
18
17
17
18
18
17
19
18
17
20
19
20
21
20
19
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
SSE
11
1.6
SE
7
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
1.7
ESE
8
0.4
S
10
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
Energy kJ
150
103
64
266
44
20
337
31
302
250
207
187
397
627
577
430
404
404
399
417
427
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
S
14
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
141
95
65
62
40
29
20
33
29
28
15
27
3
3
12
5
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
S
14
0.4
ESE
11
0.1
SE
21
0.4
S
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
22
37
40
17
94
24
19
26
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.8
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
Energy kJ
244
221
284
309
372
372
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
77
633
47
19
106
29
6
106
6
0
19
6
6
169
29
29
47
24
317
951
47
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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).

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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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