Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it.

We’ve got a 16-day window ahead for Woolgoolga, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. You’re gonna have to pick your moments. The water temp is sittin’ right around 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ to write home about there.

We kick things off on Monday, the 10th of August. The afternoon sees a 4ft ENE swell with a short 8-second period, but a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore wind from the NW is blowin’, and the wave comment says it’s poor. The combined energy is weak at 177 - not worth paddlin’ out for.

Tuesday the 11th brings a bit of hope. Early morning, you’ve got a 2ft ENE swell, 8-second period, with 15 km/h offshore wind from the W. That’s clean, but the energy is real low at 85. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon goes cross with a 5 km/h SE wind and the swell drops to 2ft – nothing doin’.

Wednesday the 12th, the morning is the best we’ve seen so far. A 3ft SSE swell, 9-second period, and glassy conditions with a 5 km/h NNW wind. The combined energy jumps to 196 (moderate). The report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but that glassy wind is a real positive for some clean little peelers.

Now, Thursday the 13th – this is a standout. The morning delivers a 5ft S swell, 8-second period, with a 10 km/h S cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is a solid 507 (moderate-strong), and the report says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the best on offer for the first week. The S swell direction works for Woolgoolga’s ESE optimum, giving it some shape. The afternoon gets cross with a 20 km/h SSE wind, so get it in the morning.

Friday the 14th morning is another one to watch. A 6ft S swell, 9-second period, 20 km/h S wind, cross-off. Energy is a hefty 745 (strong). The report calls it “marginal” due to tide, but the size and wind setup are there. Afternoon gets messy with cross-shore wind.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are a write-off. Strong winds, poor conditions, and the swell drops.

Then comes Monday the 17th – onshore winds and choppy. Avoid.

Tuesday the 18th morning is interesting. A 6ft ESE swell, 8-second period, with a light 10 km/h S cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is 392 (moderate). The report says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the second standout. The ESE swell is a touch off the optimum, but that clean wind and chest-to-shoulder high surf will be fun.

Wednesday the 19th morning repeats the pattern: 6ft ESE swell, 8-second period, 15 km/h S cross-off wind, energy at 333 (moderate), called “good surf.” The afternoon goes onshore, so again, make it a dawn patrol mission.

Thursday the 20th morning has a smaller 5ft SE swell, 7-second period, with 15 km/h SSW cross-off wind. Energy at 260 (moderate), still called “good.” It’s clean, but the shorter period will make for less push.

After that, from Friday the 21st onward, the swell drops off to under 3ft, and the wind and conditions turn poor or ordinary. There’s no real juice left in the tank for the second week. The 22nd and 23rd offer weak, short-period swell with cross or onshore wind. By Monday the 25th, we’re down to 3ft and messy.

So, to call it: your one or two true standouts are Thursday morning, 13th August, with that 5ft S swell and clean wind, and Tuesday morning, 18th August, with the 6ft ESE swell and good conditions. Get out there for those sessions.

Rusty.

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