Malua Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.79° S 150.23° E

Issued: 9 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Malua Bay sea temperature is
18.9° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Malua Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Malua Bay surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Malua Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Malua Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Malua Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 21st Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 21st Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
1.5
S
8
1.6
S
8
2.1
S
8
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.5
S
6
1.1
S
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
91
65
103
309
316
583
269
167
106
67
28
43
113
17
101
49
75
90
35
28
16
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
NW
10
W
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSE
5
W
5
W
10
NE
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSE
5
SW
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
12:51PM1.30m
00:44AM1.50m
1:45PM1.31m
1:40AM1.37m
2:40PM1.32m
2:38AM1.25m
3:32PM1.35m
3:39AM1.15m
4:21PM1.38m
4:39AM1.08m
5:06PM1.43m
5:36AM1.05m
5:49PM1.48m
Low Tide
6:34PM0.56m
7:25AM0.34m
7:38PM0.60m
8:12AM0.42m
8:44PM0.62m
8:57AM0.49m
9:52PM0.61m
9:40AM0.54m
10:56PM0.58m
10:21AM0.56m
11:52PM0.53m
11:02AM0.57m
00:40AM0.47m
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part cloud
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7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
Temp °C
19
18
14
14
16
12
14
14
13
15
15
14
14
14
13
13
13
12
16
17
12
Feels °C
15
15
11
11
13
9
11
11
11
13
12
11
10
11
11
11
11
10
13
14
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
1.1
S
8
0.5
E
11
1.7
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
91
65
103
165
62
370
164
109
106
67
28
43
41
17
56
49
75
90
35
28
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
SSE
11
0.5
E
11
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.5
S
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
E
9
0.4
SE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
ESE
6
0.2
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
35
23
22
61
5
39
35
34
19
19
20
6
6
7
11
19
12
5
28
22
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
S
11
0.3
NE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
6
0.3
S
8
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
16
13
37
9
2
1
6
9
8
18
7
1
11
6
1
1
4
3
3
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
1.5
S
8
1.6
S
8
2.1
S
8
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
S
7
1.1
S
6
Energy kJ
2
1
309
316
583
269
167
113
101
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
42
0
0
35
0
0
43
0
1
9
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
3
4
5
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Malua Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Malua Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Malua Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Malua Bay 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 (Malua Bay) 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 Malua Bay 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.

Malua Bay is 105 km (65 miles) from the city of Queanbeyan. If you plan a holiday in Far South New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Queanbeyan. Queanbeyan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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