Surf Forecasts:
Malua Bay surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NE swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SE 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 (Aug 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Malua Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Malua Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you—this 16-day window for Malua Bay is a real mixed bag, and honestly, mostly a dud. We’ve got a lot of small, weak swell and dodgy wind days, but there are a couple of moments that might just save the run.
The first real surf worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Thursday morning, the 10th of September. That morning, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the SE, with a period of 12 seconds—that’s proper groundswell, and the energy reads strong at 1197. The wind is onshore from the NE at 3 mph though, so it’s a bit lumpy, but the swell size and period are the standout of the whole period. The water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is about 2°F above normal for this time of year, so pretty average and comfortable. That Thursday morning is the one to circle, but keep in mind it’s a beach break, and with a 12-second period, it might be a bit walled-off and better suited to more experienced surfers. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
The only other moment that gets close is Wednesday morning, the 9th of September. That’s a 5ft swell from the SSE, period at 11 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 478. The wind is cross-offshore from the SSW at 6 mph, which will keep it clean. It’s a decent option, but the swell is a touch smaller than the Thursday pulse.
After that, the second week drops off hard. The weekend of the 13th and 14th sees tiny, short-period dribble—3ft from the SSE with a period of just 6 seconds (weak energy at 137), and crossed-up winds. It’s not worth getting wet for.
So, the takeaway: if you’re keen, aim for the morning of the 10th of September. That’s your best bet, but it’s not perfect. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a write-off—poor surf conditions and lack of consistency. Surf forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a lean run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 113 | 113 | 58 | 55 | 57 | 34 | 55 | 57 | 92 | 106 | 96 | 67 | 49 | 32 | 20 | 55 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 63 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:56PM1.52m | 9:27AM1.37m | 9:36PM1.47m | 10:04AM1.40m | 10:18PM1.40m | 10:44AM1.43m | 11:05PM1.31m | 11:29AM1.44m | 11:58PM1.20m | 12:21PM1.44m | 1:03AM1.11m | 1:24PM1.45m | 2:21AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:42PM0.35m | 3:19AM0.22m | 3:25PM0.32m | 3:53AM0.25m | 4:10PM0.31m | 4:29AM0.30m | 5:00PM0.32m | 5:08AM0.36m | 5:57PM0.35m | 5:54AM0.43m | 7:04PM0.38m | 6:48AM0.50m | 8:20PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 12 | SE 4 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 11 | S 8 |
| kJ | 113 | 113 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 34 | 55 | 57 | 92 | 106 | 25 | 67 | 31 | 14 | 15 | 55 | 6 | 29 | 9 | 39 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 4 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | S 6 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 62 | 58 | 32 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 96 | 20 | 49 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 6 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 16 | SE 16 | NE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | NNE 5 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 10 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 2 | — | S 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 64 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | 63 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 52 | 0 | 6 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 6 |
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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).
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