Surf Forecasts:
Mission Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mission Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mission beach fam, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you right off the bat, this is a tough stretch. Looking at the 16-day window, there’s a long, quiet period with barely a ripple. It’s not until the 15th of August that we see the first real sign of life, and even then, it’s teetering on the edge of being worth the paddle. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout opportunity, if you can call it that, shapes up on Saturday morning, the 15th of August. We’ve got a bump in swell to 3 ft out of the southwest, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and combined wave energy is moderate at 523. The problem is the wind: it’s a gentle onshore breeze from the west, which will keep things a bit bumpy. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got. The breakwater at Mission Beach is exposed to the southwest, so it’ll catch the energy, but with that wind, expect it to be a bit lumpy.
Before that, it’s a write-off. From now through the 14th, we’re looking at tiny swell, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, poor surf conditions, and light onshore or cross-onshore breezes. The energy is weak, rarely cracking 200. It’s a long dry spell, nearly two weeks of nothing worth chasing.
The later days, around the 16th and 17th, stay small, with more onshore flow. Nothing to get excited about. If you’re a beginner, that 3 ft on the 15th is manageable, but it’s not clean. Honestly, for paddle surfing, it’s a hard watch. The setup with the consistent cross-onshore wind and small chop might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than for a proper surf session.
Keep the faith, but maybe leave the boards in the car for a bit.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
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 kJ | 142 | 111 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 312 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:19PM1.63m | 12:27PM1.46m | 11:59PM1.44m | 1:01PM1.52m | 00:49AM1.22m | 1:42PM1.57m | 2:05AM0.99m | 2:35PM1.62m | 4:15AM0.85m | 3:43PM1.68m | 6:42AM0.91m | 4:59PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:19AM0.07m | 6:31PM0.54m | 6:45AM0.21m | 7:31PM0.53m | 7:12AM0.38m | 8:51PM0.49m | 7:43AM0.55m | 10:30PM0.39m | 8:29AM0.72m | 00:04AM0.21m | 10:07AM0.84m | 1:13AM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 80 | 34 | 33 | 52 | 39 | 35 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 106 | 136 | 132 | 312 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 142 | 111 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 98 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | S 9 |
| kJ | 43 | 30 | 17 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 64 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 156 | 10 |
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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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