
Surf Forecasts:
Woolgoolga surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,680 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 8th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 8th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolgoolga over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
275 | 299 | 172 | 76 | 48 | 40 | 414 | 1680 | 1308 | 415 | 318 | 326 | 299 | 419 | 397 | 245 | 204 | 115 | 121 | 277 | 607 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:53PM1.27m | 7:31AM1.48m | 7:36PM1.22m | 8:07AM1.55m | 8:16PM1.17m | 8:42AM1.60m | 8:55PM1.12m | 9:16AM1.61m | 9:32PM1.07m | 9:52AM1.59m | 10:10PM1.01m | 10:29AM1.55m | 10:49PM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:01PM0.27m | 1:05AM0.10m | 1:48PM0.22m | 1:38AM0.10m | 2:31PM0.18m | 2:09AM0.11m | 3:12PM0.16m | 2:41AM0.14m | 3:51PM0.17m | 3:14AM0.17m | 4:30PM0.19m | 3:48AM0.22m | 5:11PM0.23m | 4:24AM0.27m | |||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:12 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 |
275 | 299 | 172 | 76 | 48 | 40 | 56 | 57 | 727 | 415 | 318 | 326 | 299 | 419 | 397 | 245 | 204 | 115 | 15 | 14 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
50 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 47 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 13 | 49 | 18 | 17 | 37 | 16 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | N 12 | E 12 | NNE 12 | — | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 15 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 19 | 16 | — | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | NNW 2 | NE 5 | NW 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
— | — | — | 6 | 38 | 37 | 414 | 1680 | 1308 | — | — | — | 2 | 34 | 156 | 1 | 60 | 9 | 121 | 277 | 607 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 169 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 47 | 77 | 415 | 6 | 19 | 169 | 0 | 1 | 387 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 219 | 77 | 0 |
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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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