Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.8° 

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


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NNE 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this outlook for Mooloolaba is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, but there’s a big old gap at the start where you might as well leave the board in the car. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t show up until Monday the 17th, and even then, it’s not exactly firing on all cylinders.

Right now, through the weekend and into next week, the surf is pretty much flat and messy. We’re looking at weak, short-period windswell—nothing over 2ft and periods around 9 seconds, but the energy is just sad. The combined energy reads between 51 and 116 (weak), so there’s just nothing to work with. The winds are mostly cross-off or light, which keeps things clean, but there’s no wave to ride. This flat spell runs right through to Sunday the 16th.

Now, here’s where it gets a little interesting. On Monday the 17th, the swell kicks up a notch. We’ve got a 5ft ESE swell with a short 6-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 222 (moderate). The wind is a cross-off SSE at 15 mph, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy but rideable. Still, the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and sectiony. Not a classic, but it’s the first real sign of life.

The days that follow—Tuesday the 18th through to Sunday the 23rd—see the swell holding in that same range, 5ft to 7ft, mostly from the SE/ESE with periods of 6 to 10 seconds. The energy picks up significantly, especially on the 20th and 22nd afternoons, hitting 615 and 658 (strong). The wind is generally cross-off, which keeps the faces reasonably clean, but it’s not winning any awards. These are marginal days, more for the keen ones than the casual surfer.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Monday the 24th. The morning brings a 4ft E swell with a 9-second period, and the wind swings around to a light offshore SSW at 6 mph. That’s the cleanest we’re going to see all period. The combined energy is 295 (moderate), and the conditions are looking glassy and organised. The swell direction is E, which is a bit off the NE optimum for this break, but it’s still the best wave of the window. This is the one to aim for.

After that, it fades again. Tuesday the 25th sees a drop back to 4ft with a light cross-shore wind, and it looks like it’s done.

So, overall, don’t get your hopes up too much for the first week. The second week, particularly the 17th onwards, has some moderate, workable surf, but the real highlight is Monday the 24th morning. Crowds at Mooloolaba are often a thing, so expect some company if you’re out there for that one. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

This is a spot that can be inconsistent, and this stretch is a prime example. But hey, it tends not to stay this poor for long. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
9
1.4
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.7
E
9
0.6
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9
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0.3
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9
0.3
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
95
135
232
76
76
57
61
60
61
60
41
41
26
26
26
27
27
15
17
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
N
10
WSW
0
N
10
NNE
20
WSW
20
SW
10
SE
10
SSE
20
S
20
SE
15
S
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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on
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:46AM1.23m
6:34PM1.98m
6:41AM1.33m
7:21PM2.05m
7:30AM1.42m
8:05PM2.06m
8:16AM1.49m
8:46PM2.01m
8:59AM1.53m
9:25PM1.91m
9:42AM1.54m
10:02PM1.76m
Low Tide
00:19AM0.49m
11:41AM0.21m
1:09AM0.38m
12:36PM0.14m
1:53AM0.30m
1:26PM0.09m
2:33AM0.25m
2:13PM0.09m
3:11AM0.23m
2:58PM0.14m
3:48AM0.24m
3:42PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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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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