Mallacoota surf break

Mallacoota surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 AEST
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Mallacoota surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mallacoota sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mallacoota in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
13
0.8
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
0.3
S
7
0.1
S
16
1.2
NE
6
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.8
SSW
5
1.7
WSW
7
0.6
SW
7
1
W
6
1.5
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
5
1
21
31
37
111
9
9
105
8
8
4
4
3
3
31
234
28
78
211
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
NNW
5
SW
10
ESE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
NW
10
WSW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:23PM1.24m
6:36AM1.16m
6:56PM1.30m
7:22AM1.12m
7:28PM1.34m
8:05AM1.09m
8:00PM1.36m
8:48AM1.05m
8:33PM1.37m
9:31AM1.02m
9:07PM1.36m
10:15AM0.98m
9:44PM1.34m
11:01AM0.94m
Low Tide
00:35AM0.35m
12:38PM0.33m
1:20AM0.29m
1:11PM0.37m
2:01AM0.24m
1:43PM0.41m
2:41AM0.21m
2:15PM0.46m
3:21AM0.20m
2:49PM0.50m
4:03AM0.21m
3:23PM0.54m
4:46AM0.23m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:37
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
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5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
11
1
Temp °C
21
19
18
18
19
23
21
18
23
20
18
23
21
19
24
15
15
16
15
12
16
21
18
17
17
19
19
19
16
19
17
16
19
18
18
21
14
12
12
11
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NE
5
0.5
ENE
4
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
14
1.7
ENE
8
2
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
Energy kJ
7
7
5
5
9
27
18
9
4
5
1
8
4
404
672
704
566
512
562
348
402
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
NE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SW
7
Energy kJ
5
5
3
6
18
16
7
7
9
5
4
1
4
4
3
3
31
54
28
10
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
4
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
NE
13
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
1
3
1
21
31
8
4
5
5
8
8
2
7
4
3
2
2
2
6
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
0.2
S
4
0.8
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1
NE
6
1
NE
7
1.2
NE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
2.2
ENE
8
3
NE
9
3
NE
9
1
SW
5
1.7
WSW
7
1
W
6
1.5
WSW
7
Energy kJ
2
2
20
37
111
80
88
105
127
151
183
667
1312
1366
57
234
78
211
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
332
77
156
206
77
114
279
76
77
342
76
76
95
76
76
76
50
50
279
50
50
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
7
6
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Coast of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near Mallacoota, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Coast of Victoria, consider staying in Eden which is 57 km (35 miles) away.

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