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
23.5° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 2nd May)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 1st May)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
2.1
E
9
2.3
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
597
578
384
283
204
160
150
147
176
326
212
151
169
223
282
466
489
450
428
686
998
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
S
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:44AM1.43m
3:49PM0.98m
3:50AM1.39m
4:49PM1.10m
4:46AM1.36m
5:36PM1.22m
5:35AM1.33m
6:17PM1.33m
6:17AM1.29m
6:53PM1.43m
6:56AM1.24m
7:27PM1.50m
7:34AM1.19m
Low Tide
9:48AM0.23m
9:21PM0.42m
10:41AM0.19m
10:33PM0.38m
11:23AM0.15m
11:32PM0.33m
11:59AM0.13m
00:22AM0.28m
12:30PM0.11m
1:06AM0.24m
1:00PM0.11m
1:46AM0.20m
1:30PM0.12m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
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5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
7
9
2
6
6
2
3
7
1
1
Temp °C
21
21
21
20
21
21
20
19
21
20
20
21
21
22
22
22
22
22
21
22
21
17
18
18
17
18
19
19
17
19
18
17
20
19
20
20
20
19
21
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
9
1.9
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
14
1.8
E
8
2.1
E
9
2.3
E
10
Energy kJ
8
475
384
283
204
160
150
147
163
326
212
151
169
223
7
6
5
4
428
686
998
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
NE
15
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
4
8
7
3
2
14
10
69
3
3
2
2
2
9
8
5
4
1
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
S
16
0.4
ENE
9
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
17
0.1
S
11
0.1
N
16
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
12
11
5
32
6
5
2
5
7
5
6
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.2
SE
8
0.8
SE
7
0.4
SSW
3
1.3
E
7
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
2
0.3
SW
3
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
Energy kJ
597
578
160
57
4
176
5
2
1
282
466
489
450
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
106
8
47
169
6
6
8
0
6
8
6
6
219
6
47
437
477
495
520
47
19
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
8
6
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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