Woolgoolga Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.11° S 153.20° E

Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga sea temperature is
21.1°C
0.0° 

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


Woolgoolga surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 456 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SE 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 18th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 18th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 17th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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10
1.3
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1.3
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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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284
421
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399
314
266
241
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177
78
107
282
208
387
240
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265
217
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
SSE
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S
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E
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E
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SSE
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ESE
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WSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
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WSW
15
SSE
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ESE
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
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High Tide
11:49PM0.93m
12:18PM1.36m
00:40AM0.85m
1:12PM1.28m
1:48AM0.81m
2:16PM1.24m
3:13AM0.81m
3:25PM1.23m
4:29AM0.87m
4:26PM1.25m
5:24AM0.97m
5:17PM1.30m
Low Tide
5:27AM0.34m
7:07PM0.40m
6:11AM0.41m
8:14PM0.45m
7:09AM0.48m
9:28PM0.45m
8:25AM0.52m
10:33PM0.40m
9:47AM0.51m
11:21PM0.32m
10:56AM0.46m
00:00AM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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