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Mallacoota surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia
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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
19.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mallacoota over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 725 | 304 | 124 | 145 | 74 | 47 | 30 | 770 | 1215 | 1550 | 1548 | 1701 | 1397 | 1788 | 1855 | 1141 | 873 | 853 | 1200 | 1094 | 787 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | |
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Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | |
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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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