Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Woolgoolga, Australia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Woolgoolga...

Woolgoolga is a coastal city in Australia. It is a comparatively little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 4356 people. The water temperature around Woolgoolga has slight variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 20.2°C (68.4°F) in August up to 25.3°C (77.6°F) in the month of February, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 22°C (72°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Woolgoolga is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Woolgoolga?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters near Woolgoolga is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in close proximity to Woolgoolga. The nearest one is Mullawarra, which is just 3.2km (2.2miles) away from Woolgoolga. Click here for directions and for more information on Mullawarra and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Woolgoolga are Arrawarra point, which is roughly 3.6km (2.2miles) away, and Diggers Beach, located approximately 11.7km (7.3miles) from Woolgoolga.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, not many beaches are close to Woolgoolga. A beach, which is not too far away, is Ninety Mile Beach, which is 1164.9km (723.5miles) away from Woolgoolga. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Bayleys Beach, which is 1218.3km (756.7miles) away from Woolgoolga.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Woolgoolga?

The water temperature around Woolgoolga is very warm, reaching up to 25°C (78°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or 1mm wetsuit top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most people will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late summer, temperatures cool down to 20°C (68°F). During this time, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Woolgoolga?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 20 to 25°C (68-77°F) during summer. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during winter when temperatures reach 20 to 25°C (69-78°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Woolgoolga: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Woolgoolga...

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