Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Woolgoolga's got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a slow start. We're looking at a few days of nothing worthwhile, so don't bother paddling out just yet. The first real glimmer of hope doesn't pop up until Wednesday the 16th.

That Wednesday morning sees a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the SSE, with the energy really starting to build (614). The wind is a clean cross-off, which is a good sign for a spot like Woolgoolga. It is a bit hefty though, pushing into the "experts only" zone. By Wednesday afternoon, things get absolutely jacked. We're looking at a thumping 10ft SSE swell packing some serious punch (1465). The wind stays clean and cross-off. It's a powerful, clean setup, but this is not for the faint of heart. This is big, proper groundswell with a 9-second period. The conditions are there, but the size is huge.

Thursday the 17th keeps that big energy going. Morning sees another 10ft SSE swell (1426) with the same clean cross-off wind. Again, it's big and it's clean. The afternoon drops a touch to 8ft but the energy is still massive.

After that big pulse, things get messy. Friday the 18th drops in size but the conditions are ordinary. Saturday the 19th morning is a real teaser. The swell is down to a manageable 4ft from the SSE with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (276). It's the cleanest the waves will look for a while, but it's a short-lived window.

After that, we hit another dry spell. The surf goes flat and small, with onshore winds ruining any chance of a decent wave right through until Monday the 21st. If you're a kitesurfer, that big windy swell on the 21st afternoon might look interesting, but for a paddler, the 12ft SSE swell (1958) and strong south winds are just too much.

Tuesday the 22nd hangs around at 8ft and 8ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, making it a messy, blown-out affair. The rest of the week and into the next is a write-off. Small, weak swells and poor winds dominate the picture right through to the end of the forecast period on the 29th of September.

So, the standout window is Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th. If you're an experienced charger who can handle big, powerful surf, Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning are your best bets. The conditions will be clean, but the size is serious.

Crowds are a possibility at Woolgoolga, so keep your eyes open on those days.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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