Woolgoolga Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.11° S 153.20° E

Woolgoolga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolgoolga sea temperature is
20.4°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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NE swell with 552 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 30th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 30th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 6th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
1
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0
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2
0
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2
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
11
1.1
NE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.4
NE
6
0.9
ENE
8
1
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
214
198
85
44
54
57
38
115
145
85
101
127
81
181
154
206
222
207
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
NNE
25
NE
10
NW
20
N
25
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNE
30
NNE
10
NW
15
NE
10
SSW
10
NW
15
N
20
N
5
WSW
15
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:09AM1.59m
10:25PM1.15m
10:59AM1.56m
11:20PM1.02m
11:59AM1.50m
00:30AM0.92m
1:10PM1.45m
1:57AM0.87m
2:28PM1.44m
3:25AM0.91m
3:42PM1.46m
Low Tide
3:39AM0.06m
4:38PM0.17m
4:20AM0.14m
5:38PM0.24m
5:08AM0.23m
6:51PM0.30m
6:08AM0.31m
8:16PM0.32m
7:26AM0.37m
9:38PM0.28m
8:55AM0.38m
10:41PM0.21m
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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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