Goolwa surf report
Wide beach near the Murray mouth with plenty of room.
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Tomorrow at Goolwa (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 3pm–6pm
Okay.
Choppy onshore wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- South-south-westerly wind at 7 kn. That's onshore here, so it'll be choppy and messy.
- Waves around chest high (1.0m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- South-south-westerly swell at 10 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and dropping at 3pm, which suits this spot.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 8:42 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Goolwa good?
- Best wind
- Northerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-east to west-south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A northerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Goolwa for your level.
Watch out
Rips and strong currents.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Goolwa?
Goolwa is best with a northerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-east to west-south-west swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Goolwa?
A northerly wind (N) blows straight offshore at Goolwa, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Goolwa good for beginners?
It can be. Goolwa suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Goolwa?
Rips and strong currents.
Nearby breaks
- Middleton 6.0 km
- Waitpinga 25.8 km
- Parsons Beach 29.6 km