
Surf Forecasts:
Mallacoota surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mallacoota this week:
The surf forecast for Mallacoota over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mallacoota in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mallacoota over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
292 | 257 | 193 | 282 | 373 | 367 | 182 | 97 | 587 | 767 | 964 | 1275 | 972 | 682 | 842 | 894 | 489 | 240 | 199 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:13AM0.98m | 4:52PM1.44m | 6:08AM1.04m | 5:51PM1.49m | 6:54AM1.11m | 6:44PM1.50m | 7:36AM1.18m | 7:33PM1.49m | 8:15AM1.24m | 8:20PM1.43m | 8:53AM1.28m | 9:05PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:56PM0.17m | 10:25AM0.51m | 11:54PM0.12m | 11:29AM0.44m | 00:43AM0.08m | 12:25PM0.37m | 1:27AM0.07m | 1:17PM0.31m | 2:07AM0.10m | 2:07PM0.26m | 2:44AM0.15m | 2:55PM0.24m | 3:19AM0.22m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 11 | S 22 | S 11 | S 10 | E 15 | E 15 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
2 | 257 | 84 | 45 | 373 | 367 | 182 | 97 | 20 | 45 | 25 | 145 | 972 | 682 | 4 | 4 | 489 | 240 | 199 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SW 6 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 13 | E 18 | ESE 10 | S 22 | E 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 7 | S 17 | SW 5 | NE 4 |
2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 36 | 22 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 85 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 90 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | NE 7 | N 7 | E 10 | SE 9 | WSW 6 | S 17 | E 15 | S 21 | WSW 18 | E 16 | E 10 | E 15 | E 8 | SW 14 | S 18 | SW 6 | S 18 | ENE 14 |
— | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 30 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 5 | 25 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | WSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | WSW 7 | — | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | S 10 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 4 |
292 | 26 | 193 | 282 | — | 25 | — | 49 | 587 | 767 | 964 | 1275 | 140 | 103 | 842 | 894 | — | — | 1 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 418 | 50 | 50 | 189 | 50 | 59 | 279 | 50 | 203 | 842 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 237 | 50 | 76 | 95 | 98 |
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Information about the Mallacoota Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mallacoota provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mallacoota can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mallacoota 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 (Mallacoota) 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 Mallacoota 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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