
Surf Forecasts:
Mallacoota surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SW swell with 611 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mallacoota over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SW 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
153 | 527 | 531 | 428 | 166 | 147 | 75 | 41 | 82 | 260 | 470 | 416 | 455 | 368 | 362 | 505 | 326 | 339 | 149 | 248 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:13AM1.08m | 9:57PM1.36m | 10:48AM1.12m | 10:37PM1.29m | 11:26AM1.16m | 11:22PM1.21m | 12:07PM1.20m | 00:15AM1.11m | 12:55PM1.25m | 1:19AM1.02m | 1:50PM1.29m | 2:36AM0.96m | 2:52PM1.34m | 3:59AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.43m | 4:36AM0.20m | 4:29PM0.43m | 5:09AM0.23m | 5:19PM0.42m | 5:44AM0.29m | 6:17PM0.41m | 6:25AM0.35m | 7:23PM0.39m | 7:13AM0.41m | 8:38PM0.35m | 8:11AM0.46m | 9:54PM0.28m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 6 | SW 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
153 | 527 | 531 | 428 | 166 | 147 | 75 | 14 | 82 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 505 | 326 | 339 | 149 | 70 | 273 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 18 | S 17 | NE 6 | SE 12 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SE 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 16 | SE 13 | SW 6 |
142 | 6 | 23 | 23 | 126 | 45 | 24 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 19 | E 19 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 10 | E 15 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 16 | SE 12 |
7 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 6 | — | NW 3 | WSW 5 | W 3 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 |
— | 12 | 20 | — | 33 | — | 2 | 14 | 3 | 260 | 470 | 416 | 455 | 368 | 362 | 28 | 67 | 92 | 37 | 248 | 51 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 218 | 59 | 59 | 95 | 59 | 114 | 98 | 137 | 129 | 526 | 98 | 155 | 195 | 61 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 76 | 59 |
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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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