Malua Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.79° S 150.23° E

Issued: 9 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Malua Bay sea temperature is
19.6° C

2.1°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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 14th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 16th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
6
1.3
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
11
1
NE
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
125
55
48
48
52
101
106
106
125
125
109
125
128
123
155
186
242
138
91
101
Wind (km/h)
25
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
NNW
20
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
5
NNE
10
W
5
W
10
ENE
5
NW
5
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:29PM1.78m
8:21AM1.27m
8:20PM1.83m
9:16AM1.29m
9:12PM1.84m
10:10AM1.30m
10:05PM1.81m
11:03AM1.30m
10:57PM1.74m
11:57AM1.30m
11:50PM1.63m
12:51PM1.30m
00:44AM1.50m
Low Tide
12:57PM0.38m
2:16AM0.11m
1:51PM0.38m
3:10AM0.07m
2:45PM0.39m
4:03AM0.07m
3:40PM0.42m
4:55AM0.10m
4:36PM0.46m
5:46AM0.17m
5:34PM0.51m
6:36AM0.25m
6:34PM0.56m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
16
16
15
21
22
19
19
18
16
22
21
18
20
19
18
20
20
15
Feels °C
11
12
11
13
12
12
20
20
17
18
16
15
20
18
16
17
16
16
16
16
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
NE
4
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
11
1
NE
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
Energy kJ
43
34
55
48
48
14
101
106
106
125
125
109
125
128
123
155
186
242
138
91
101
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
13
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
SE
5
0.5
S
7
0.6
ENE
9
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.6
NE
5
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
SSE
11
Energy kJ
4
4
43
13
27
52
47
42
58
33
32
16
6
14
22
69
45
28
29
22
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
13
0.2
S
8
0.1
SE
14
0.4
SSE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
NE
6
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
NE
7
Energy kJ
4
3
5
8
12
14
13
4
3
14
27
47
16
8
24
40
55
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
4
1.3
SSE
6
0.4
NE
3
0.8
NNE
4
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NE
5
0.5
NE
4
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
1
NNE
6
0.6
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
Energy kJ
15
125
2
22
2
20
9
4
3
71
10
3
2
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
67
0
0
1
63
1
1
16
0
0
30
1
1
4
1
1
42
4
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
5
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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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