Surf Forecasts:
Mission Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mission Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Mission Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it's a bit of a slow start. We're looking at the 18th of July through to the 23rd of July, and to be honest, the surf is pretty poor. The conditions are chopped up, and the swell is just not organised. The combined energy is weak, sitting around the 400 to 500 mark, so it's a real struggle. You'd be fighting an onshore wind for tiny, messy waves. It's not worth paddling out for.
Now, things start to get interesting around the 24th of July. That Friday morning shows a bit of promise with a light onshore breeze and a 2.3ft swell, but the key is the period. That's a 24-second groundswell, which is a very long period, and the combined energy jumps to 1128 (moderate wave energy). That's a lot of power for a small wave. This is a classic long-period groundswell, so it'll be a bit straight at a beach break, but it's a sign of things to come.
The real standout window kicks off on Sunday the 25th of July and runs through to Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell builds to a consistent 4.3ft to 4.6ft, pulsing in from the SW. The period is a solid 12 to 18 seconds, giving the waves some real shape. The combined energy is strong, consistently in the 1000 to 1400 range (strong wave energy). The wind is the real winner here. We’re looking at light, onshore breezes for most of it, with Monday the 27th being the best call. That morning, we've got a glassy 4.3ft SW groundswell (18-second period) with a light WSW wind and a combined energy of 1363. That's clean, lined-up surf. The wave height is 4.3ft, so it's a solid shoulder-high and perfect for an intermediate surfer.
Overall, if you're looking for the one day to circle, it's Monday the 27th of July. That's your best bet. Keep in mind, Mission Beach is a fairly consistent break, but it's also often crowded. With that kind of quality on offer, you'll want to be out there early. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a full winter suit if you've got a 3/2.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 142 | 366 | 249 | 91 | 346 | 487 | 375 | 280 | 352 | 314 | 462 | 432 | 492 | 350 | 407 | 293 | 221 | 362 | 538 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:05AM1.71m | 1:27PM1.47m | 00:57AM1.44m | 2:12PM1.50m | 1:59AM1.18m | 3:01PM1.51m | 3:26AM0.96m | 3:54PM1.53m | 5:38AM0.87m | 4:51PM1.55m | 7:42AM0.93m | 5:47PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:10AM-0.05m | 7:30PM0.55m | 7:47AM0.16m | 8:44PM0.56m | 8:25AM0.38m | 10:14PM0.52m | 9:05AM0.58m | 11:50PM0.41m | 9:57AM0.75m | 1:04AM0.27m | 11:10AM0.85m | 1:56AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 142 | 366 | 249 | 80 | 304 | 341 | 194 | 280 | 214 | 314 | 462 | 432 | 492 | 350 | 407 | 293 | 219 | 362 | 538 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | WNW 6 | SW 8 | S 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | W 6 |
| kJ | 46 | 71 | 94 | 91 | 346 | 487 | 375 | 229 | 352 | 100 | 88 | 64 | 64 | 18 | 20 | 131 | 221 | 166 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 7 | WSW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 13 | WNW 4 | SW 11 | WSW 21 | SW 8 | S 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 43 | 22 | 68 | 61 | 47 | 44 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 168 | 4 | 19 | 44 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 80 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 6 | — | 17 | 20 | 27 | 30 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 155 | 13 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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