Woolgoolga Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.11° S 153.20° E

Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga sea temperature is
19.9° C
0.6° 

Woolgoolga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Woolgoolga surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,913 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
1.5
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
E
10
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1850
1913
833
1045
636
626
677
530
287
543
302
204
164
97
42
32
21
8
28
29
14
Wind (km/h)
25
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SW
15
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
NW
10
NNE
15
NW
10
WNW
10
S
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
NNE
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
W
5
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
High Tide
2:12AM1.14m
3:24PM1.36m
3:24AM1.06m
4:26PM1.49m
4:38AM1.02m
5:26PM1.62m
5:46AM1.02m
6:22PM1.74m
6:48AM1.05m
7:16PM1.84m
7:44AM1.08m
8:07PM1.89m
8:36AM1.12m
Low Tide
8:26PM0.46m
8:36AM0.17m
9:49PM0.41m
9:34AM0.17m
11:06PM0.32m
10:35AM0.15m
00:13AM0.20m
11:34AM0.11m
1:11AM0.09m
12:30PM0.06m
2:04AM0.01m
1:24PM0.03m
2:53AM-0.03m
light rain
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6:43
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6:41
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5:00
5:00
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Temp °C
17
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14
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15
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Feels °C
12
10
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11
10
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11
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16
10
14
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11
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10
12
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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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