
Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Look, I’ll level with you – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag at Mooloolaba. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary, small surf, and then a bit of a spark right at the end of the forecast run. You’re gonna need some patience.
The water’s sitting at 69°F, which is actually a touch cooler than the long-term average for this time of year – only about 1°F off, so nothing too wild.
The first real standout is a ways off, but it’s worth keeping an eye on. We’ve got a solid window on Thursday morning, August 20. The wind is howling out of the south at 12 mph, blowing straight offshore, and that’s going to groom the waves beautifully. You’re looking at clean, 4ft swell from the southeast with a moderate energy reading (420). That’s the strongest energy we see across the whole period, and with those offshore conditions, it’s the best bet for a proper session. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Before that, it’s pretty grim. From Wednesday morning, August 5, right through to Monday, August 19, we’re stuck with tiny, weak swell – mostly under 3ft with periods around 8-9 seconds. The energy readings are mostly in the low triple digits or even below 100, which is just weak. The wind is nearly always cross-on or cross-off, and the surf quality is just ordinary. There are a few brief moments of glassy conditions, like Sunday morning, August 9, with a 3ft east swell, but the energy is still low (209) and the wind swings onshore later. It’s not worth getting excited about.
The only other slight glimmer comes on Thursday afternoon, August 13, when the swell jumps to 3ft from the southeast with a longer 11-second period and energy of 273. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the conditions are still described as “marginal” – probably due to tide issues. It’s a maybe, not a goer.
So, to sum it up: there’s a long, quiet spell with no real quality, and then a promising morning on August 20 with offshore winds and a solid southeast swell. That’s your target. The rest is mostly a flat, choppy, or just-okay affair.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 113 | 75 | 93 | 49 | 48 | 96 | 91 | 91 | 83 | 153 | 157 | 152 | 162 | 129 | 97 | 99 | 76 | 115 | 110 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:42PM1.46m | 00:34AM1.34m | 1:59PM1.50m | 1:44AM1.21m | 3:25PM1.59m | 3:16AM1.15m | 4:39PM1.72m | 4:40AM1.16m | 5:40PM1.86m | 5:46AM1.23m | 6:34PM1.98m | 6:41AM1.33m | 7:21PM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM0.64m | 7:03AM0.39m | 8:20PM0.71m | 8:11AM0.40m | 10:01PM0.69m | 9:28AM0.37m | 11:19PM0.60m | 10:40AM0.30m | 00:19AM0.49m | 11:41AM0.21m | 1:09AM0.38m | 12:36PM0.14m | 1:53AM0.30m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
158 | 113 | 75 | 93 | 49 | 48 | 96 | 91 | 91 | 83 | 153 | 157 | 152 | 162 | 129 | 97 | 99 | 76 | 115 | 110 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 7 | E 16 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 10 | E 9 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 4 |
6 | 6 | 43 | 5 | 31 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 48 | 54 | 32 | 21 | 27 | 18 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 8 | E 16 | SE 13 | SE 10 | E 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 11 | WSW 3 | NE 7 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | WNW 3 | SW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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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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