Woolgoolga Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.11° S 153.20° E

Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.4° 

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


Woolgoolga surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 865 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with E 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 23rd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
22
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
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1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.4
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
2.5
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
8
2.5
NE
8
2.1
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
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1.3
ENE
8
2
NE
8
1.5
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
247
198
257
365
241
355
385
259
310
242
730
602
865
489
383
298
212
468
320
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
SSW
10
ENE
5
WSW
10
SSE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
5
NNE
25
NNE
10
NW
15
N
25
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross
on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:29AM0.87m
4:26PM1.25m
5:24AM0.97m
5:17PM1.30m
6:08AM1.10m
6:03PM1.34m
6:47AM1.24m
6:46PM1.37m
7:24AM1.39m
7:28PM1.38m
8:01AM1.53m
8:10PM1.36m
Low Tide
10:33PM0.40m
9:47AM0.51m
11:21PM0.32m
10:56AM0.46m
00:00AM0.23m
11:53AM0.38m
00:35AM0.15m
12:43PM0.29m
1:08AM0.07m
1:30PM0.20m
1:42AM0.02m
2:16PM0.11m
2:17AM-0.01m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
16
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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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