Surf Forecasts:
Mission Beach surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mission Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mission Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mission Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mission Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking at Mission Beach.
So, it’s a slow start. The first decent surf doesn’t show up until the 27th of August, so we’re looking at a solid 13-day stretch with nothing worth getting wet for. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave energy is weak (hanging around 300 to 500). You’ll see some waist-high waves on the 15th and 16th, but the wind messes it all up. It’s just not your time.
Now, come Thursday morning the 27th of August, things finally start to rumble. A new SW swell pushes in, hitting about 6ft with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with some decent energy (1329). Wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but it’s the first real pulse we’ve seen. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no surprises.
The standout window? Friday the 28th of August. The swell peaks at around 7-8ft from the SW, period around 14 seconds, and the energy is cranking (1828 in the morning). Winds are light and offshore from the WSW early – that’s the cleanest we’ll see all forecast. Now, keep in mind, 7-8ft is solid. It’s pushing into expert territory, so only the experienced crew should be out there. The break is a breakwater, so the long-period swell (14-15 seconds) should wrap in nicely and offer some proper walls. If you can handle it, this is the best on offer. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but crowds are likely – get there early.
After that, Saturday the 29th drops back to about 5-6ft, still SW, but the period shortens to 11 seconds. Still fun, but not as powerful.
Overall, you’ve got a long wait, but that last few days of August have some real promise. Keep your eyes on the 28th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 263 | 255 | 742 | 432 | 560 | 546 | 444 | 350 | 350 | 297 | 248 | 238 | 208 | 219 | 255 | 291 | 291 | 217 | 211 | 211 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:17AM1.59m | 11:01PM1.82m | 11:51AM1.62m | 11:44PM1.58m | 12:25PM1.62m | 00:32AM1.32m | 1:00PM1.58m | 1:30AM1.08m | 1:42PM1.53m | 3:05AM0.90m | 2:35PM1.47m | 3:52PM1.44m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.32m | 5:49AM-0.03m | 6:06PM0.34m | 6:19AM0.18m | 6:59PM0.38m | 6:46AM0.39m | 8:01PM0.43m | 7:11AM0.60m | 9:23PM0.46m | 7:28AM0.78m | 11:09PM0.42m | 00:38AM0.31m | |||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 206 | 206 | 742 | 432 | 560 | 546 | 444 | 350 | 350 | 297 | 248 | 89 | 118 | 115 | 94 | 100 | 64 | 45 | 89 | 68 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | S 11 | W 5 | W 6 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 263 | 255 | 26 | 109 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 40 | 36 | 51 | 238 | 208 | 219 | 255 | 291 | 291 | 217 | 211 | 211 | 153 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | WNW 7 | S 11 | W 11 | S 10 | S 10 | W 11 | S 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 20 | S 8 | W 14 | SW 19 | W 13 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 38 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 82 | 82 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 57 | 13 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | 6 | 10 | — | — | 22 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Mission Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mission Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mission Beach 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 (Mission Beach) 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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