Woolgoolga Headland — known locally as "Woopi" — is a rocky headland jutting into the Pacific on the Coffs Coast, offering protected snorkeling at its base on calmer days. The headland forms the northern boundary of Woolgoolga Beach, with gentle gutters and rock platforms that hold good marine life. Up top, a scenic lookout with walking tracks provides panoramic ocean views, and the area is a renowned whale-watching vantage point from May to October. The adjacent Woolgoolga Beach is patrolled, with easy shore-entry snorkeling on calm, low-swell days.
Woolgoolga Headland
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Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.5 mSwell Period 7.2 sWind Speed 10 knPrecipitation 0.2 mmTidal Phase ebb
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Moderate risk: Ocean swell and waves
The headland and beach are exposed to Pacific Ocean swells; surf can create strong shore-dump and sweep along the beach, making conditions unsafe for snorkeling on high-swell days.
Moderate risk: Rip currents at Woolgoolga Beach
Permanent and intermittent rips can form along the length of the beach, particularly near the headland. Swim between the red-and-yellow flags when patrol is active.
Low risk: Rock platform hazards
Sharp barnacle-covered rocks at the base of the headland can cause cuts and abrasions; entry/exit over rock platforms requires care, especially in swell.
Low risk: Marine stingers
Bluebottles (Physalia physalis) and occasional box jellyfish can drift inshore on northerly currents during summer months.
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Getting in
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Entry
Woolgoolga Headland is located in Woolgoolga, 25 km north of Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway (A1). Turn east off the highway onto Beach Street and follow it to the beach car park at the southern end of the headland. From there, a short walking track leads onto the headland and to the rock platforms on its northern side.
Parking & facilities
Unsealed car park at the end of Beach Street near Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club, with space for about 40 cars. Additional parking available along Beach Street and Ocean Street. The headland lookout also has a small parking area.
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Free. No entry fee for the beach or headland.
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