Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Issued: 9 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
20.5° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,573 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 4th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the local Mooloolaba stretch for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a grim run. We’ve got a lot of poor conditions and marginal days filling up the calendar, so we’re going to have to be patient. There’s a big gap of several days here where there’s just nothing worth paddling out for.

Forget about this Saturday morning. We’ve got some small 2ft east swell pushing in at 9 seconds, which is a weak, short period offering, and the wave energy is low (121). The water is sitting at 69°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year. It’s rideable, but just ordinary.

By Monday, things actually get a bit larger for Mooloolaba, with the swell coming from the SE. We’re looking at 8ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, but that period is only 7 seconds. It’s got a lot of energy behind it (609 in the morning, 697 in the afternoon), but it’s a messy, short-period windswell. That sort of size and power, combined with cross-off winds, suggests this setup will be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There's a little window of improvement on Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th. The swell drops to 6ft, but the period stretches out to 11 seconds, so we’re getting some proper groundswell energy. The wave energy ramps up into the 800s, which is solid, but the cross-off winds keep it from being clean. Still, it’s our best chance for a surf, even if it’s only marginal.

Then it fades right out. From Friday the 10th all the way through to the arvo of Saturday the 19th of July, there is just a long, dry spell. The swell drops right down to under 2ft with pathetic energy readings. The only highlight in that dead zone is Saturday morning the 11th with a clean 3ft SE swell at 11 seconds and offshore wind. That’s surfable, but the energy is only 147, so it’s weak.

The only true standout is the very last session in the forecast, Sunday afternoon on the 19th of July. A late surge of 4ft SE swell at 10 seconds rolls in, with only light cross-off winds and clean conditions. The wave energy hits 352 (moderate), and it’s the first "good surf conditions" call of the entire outlook. That’s your window to wait for. Everything before it is a struggle.

Stay patient, keep watching the charts, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
4
1
2
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
1.4
SE
6
1.2
ESE
7
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
2.3
SE
7
2.3
SE
7
2.4
SE
7
2.1
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
2.1
SE
8
1.9
SE
11
1.9
SE
11
2.4
SE
12
1.5
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.5
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.9
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
153
129
86
83
485
522
557
485
345
383
593
882
898
1573
544
716
442
260
154
189
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:39AM1.25m
11:00PM1.76m
11:25AM1.26m
11:39PM1.67m
12:17PM1.30m
00:23AM1.57m
1:20PM1.35m
1:15AM1.47m
2:32PM1.44m
2:18AM1.38m
3:44PM1.57m
3:30AM1.31m
4:49PM1.72m
Low Tide
4:22PM0.43m
5:40AM0.45m
5:07PM0.50m
6:19AM0.45m
6:01PM0.58m
7:03AM0.45m
7:07PM0.66m
7:54AM0.43m
8:31PM0.71m
8:51AM0.40m
9:59PM0.70m
9:51AM0.35m
11:15PM0.64m
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
 mm
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
5
1
Temp °C
18
19
17
18
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
16
18
18
15
17
18
15
17
17
16
Feels °C
15
16
15
14
13
12
11
12
12
13
14
11
14
14
12
12
14
13
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
0.4
ESE
13
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.3
E
15
0.4
ESE
14
0.6
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
13
0.5
E
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.7
ESE
13
1.9
SE
11
1.8
SE
12
1.5
SE
11
0.8
ESE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.6
ESE
13
0.9
SE
11
Energy kJ
87
56
103
86
83
39
63
137
59
76
47
140
882
880
544
127
260
111
189
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
ESE
11
0.1
NE
9
0.5
E
12
0.2
ESE
16
Energy kJ
17
14
4
7
24
3
73
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
15
0.3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
17
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
3
1.4
SE
6
1.2
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
6
1.7
SE
6
2.3
SE
7
2.3
SE
7
2.4
SE
7
2.1
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
2.1
SE
8
0.4
SSW
4
1.9
SE
11
2.4
SE
12
0.3
SW
3
1.8
SE
11
1.5
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
Energy kJ
3
153
129
139
209
485
522
557
485
345
383
593
5
898
1573
2
716
442
154
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
34
0
34
171
33
34
923
33
33
33
165
2
33
0
2
33
2
2
17
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
9
7
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
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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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