Woolgoolga Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.11° S 153.20° E

Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga sea temperature is
21.3°C
0.7° 

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


Woolgoolga surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 791 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 28th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 28th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, light winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
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3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1
E
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
2
SSE
7
2.3
SSE
8
2.3
SSE
9
1.9
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.3
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
161
96
81
112
112
83
139
117
134
247
124
91
340
687
791
467
215
129
204
181
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
10
NW
20
N
30
NNE
15
NNW
25
S
30
S
15
SW
5
SE
20
SSW
15
S
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
5:51PM1.44m
6:22AM1.13m
6:28PM1.49m
6:57AM1.25m
7:04PM1.52m
7:32AM1.37m
7:40PM1.51m
8:08AM1.47m
8:17PM1.47m
8:45AM1.54m
8:56PM1.38m
9:25AM1.59m
9:38PM1.28m
Low Tide
11:25AM0.32m
00:27AM0.18m
12:09PM0.24m
00:57AM0.10m
12:51PM0.17m
1:27AM0.04m
1:32PM0.12m
1:58AM-0.00m
2:14PM0.08m
2:29AM-0.01m
2:58PM0.08m
3:03AM0.01m
3:46PM0.11m
3:39AM0.06m
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5:28
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5:43
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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14
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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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