
Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mooloolaba this week:
The surf forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Mooloolaba. It’s a beach and reef break, exposed to the swell but it’s inconsistent, and you can expect crowds from time to time. The water’s a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 68°F, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.
The first week is a rough one. From the 26th of July through the end of the month, we’ve got a run of poor surf. The swell is tiny – 1ft to 3ft at best – with short-period windswell, and the wind is mostly cross-off or cross. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 29th of July when it goes glassy, with a 3ft easterly windswell, but the energy is weak and the period is only 6 seconds – it’s a nothing session.
Finally, the first stand-out shows up on the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the SE, with a 12-second period, and a light offshore wind from the south. The combined energy hits 334 (moderate). That’s the one to aim for – a proper groundswell with clean offshore conditions. The 12-second period means better-shaped waves and longer gaps between sets, so paddling out will be easier. It’s the best bet in the whole 16-day window.
The morning of the 4th of August is glassy again, with a 2ft ESE swell and a 12-second period, but the energy is lower (186) – clean but tiny. The 10th of August morning sees a jump in energy (383) with a 3ft ESE swell and an 11-second period, but the wind is cross, so it’s messy. The afternoon of the 10th of August gets a bigger 7ft ESE swell with a 12-second period and massive energy (1164), but it’s rated marginal. That’s a big swell – over 5ft – so it’s for experts only, and with a cross-off wind it’s clean but the quality is questionable. For a beach and reef setup, that size might be better for kite surfers than a paddle.
Bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The best chance is the morning of the 3rd of August. After that, there are a few small windows but nothing to get excited about. Keep checking the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | E 7 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 24 | 17 | 9 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 41 | 51 | 51 | 38 | 37 | 28 | 17 | 62 | 66 | 280 | 37 | 31 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:29PM1.71m | 6:19AM1.15m | 7:05PM1.79m | 7:02AM1.20m | 7:39PM1.85m | 7:40AM1.25m | 8:12PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.30m | 8:45PM1.90m | 8:54AM1.35m | 9:17PM1.87m | 9:30AM1.38m | 9:50PM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:03AM0.56m | 12:13PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.48m | 12:53PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.36m | 2:08PM0.22m | 3:14AM0.33m | 2:44PM0.24m | 3:45AM0.32m | 3:22PM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 13 | E 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
27 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 41 | 51 | 51 | 38 | 37 | 28 | 12 | 62 | 66 | 34 | 37 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | E 14 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | — | SSE 10 |
5 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 35 | 35 | 2 | 33 | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | E 8 | SE 10 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | — | E 17 |
2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 17 | — | 1 | 4 | 21 | 6 | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | SSE 6 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
— | 24 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 8 | 120 | 138 | 68 | 31 | 280 | 62 | 123 | 100 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 2 | 50 | 50 | 2 | 17 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 170 | 17 |
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Information about the Mooloolaba Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mooloolaba provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mooloolaba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mooloolaba 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 (Mooloolaba) 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 Mooloolaba 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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