Mills Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.67° S 150.31° E

Mills Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mills Point sea temperature is
16.8° C
0.4° 

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


Mills Point surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mills Point this week:

The surf forecast for Mills Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mills Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mills Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Mills Point is a reef break that needs a specific swell direction to come alive, and looking at the 16-day window, it’s a real mixed bag with a lot of waiting around. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra rubber just yet.

The first half of the outlook is a write-off for any decent waves. From Tuesday the 4th right through to the morning of Thursday the 13th, it’s mostly flat or tiny, with wind all over the shop. You’ll see a few knee-high pulses from the south on the 6th and 7th, but the wind is messy – cross, cross-on, onshore – and the energy is weak (combined energy of 122). There’s a glassy morning on the 8th, but with only 1ft of swell from the SSE, it’s barely a ripple. Honestly, the only thing happening here for well over a week is a lot of staring at a flat ocean.

Now, things start to shift around the second week. Thursday the 13th morning shows a jump in energy with a clean 3ft south swell at 11 seconds, and the combined energy is up to 192. That’s a moderate pulse, but the wind is light offshore from the west, which is a major positive for this reef. It’s just surfable, but nothing to write home about.

The real standout, the one you’d circle on the calendar, is Wednesday the 19th. The morning session is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. You’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the southeast, with a period of 9 seconds, and glassy conditions – zero wind. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves at Mills Point. The combined energy is a solid 535, which is moderate to strong, so there’s plenty of push. This is a reef break, so that longer-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. It’s a bit of a trek to wait for, but with that southwest glass and a solid SE swell, it’s got the potential to be a session to remember. The afternoon on the same day sees the swell bump up to 6ft, but the wind swings onshore from the ENE, which will put a chop on it, so stick to the morning.

Keep in mind, Mills Point is an advanced wave and it’s inconsistent, so you need to be ready to pull the trigger when the window opens. The crowds can be an issue there too, so a midweek strike when it’s glassy is your best bet.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night).

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SE
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
9
0.4
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10
0.7
SSE
9
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0.4
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8
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0.2
SSE
7
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E
14
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E
14
0.1
SE
12
0.7
ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
14
9
17
71
101
25
86
56
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53
30
55
17
39
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16
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Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
W
15
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10
SE
10
WNW
5
NNW
20
NE
10
WNW
5
S
10
ESE
5
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NNW
20
NE
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NW
15
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NNW
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25
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High Tide
00:07AM1.18m
12:55PM1.31m
1:08AM1.08m
1:52PM1.35m
2:22AM1.00m
2:56PM1.40m
3:45AM0.97m
4:03PM1.47m
5:03AM0.98m
5:07PM1.55m
6:09AM1.03m
6:06PM1.64m
Low Tide
6:11PM0.41m
6:22AM0.29m
7:17PM0.41m
7:10AM0.35m
8:32PM0.39m
8:09AM0.40m
9:51PM0.33m
9:16AM0.42m
11:04PM0.24m
10:26AM0.41m
00:07AM0.14m
11:31AM0.37m
1:02AM0.05m
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Information about the Mills Point Surf forecast

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