Mooloolaba surf break

Mooloolaba surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 30 Dec 2025 AEST
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Mooloolaba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mooloolaba this week:

The surf forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 30th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 30th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 31st Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
ESE
0.4
SE
0.9
NE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.9
NE
Period(s) (?)121010131212121212111110999848995
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)53326922025753443635929924315111979422916162324262631
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
ESE
5
W
10
NNE
25
NE
5
NW
10
NNW
5
NW
5
WSW
10
E
15
ENE
5
NE
10
ENE
20
NE
10
NW
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
10
N
25
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:16PM
1.40
5:24AM
1.81
5:20PM
1.38
6:20AM
1.97
6:20PM
1.37
7:13AM
2.09
7:14PM
1.39
8:02AM
2.17
8:04PM
1.41
8:48AM
2.18
8:52PM
1.41
9:33AM
2.13
9:40PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37AM
0.67
10:33PM
0.33
11:48AM
0.60
11:28PM
0.25
12:52PM
0.53
12:21AM
0.20
1:47PM
0.46
1:11AM
0.15
2:36PM
0.41
1:59AM
0.13
3:24PM
0.38
2:46AM
0.16
4:08PM
0.38
3:32AM
0.22
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Sunrise4:54--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--4:58--
Sunset-6:43--6:43--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:45--6:45-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----311231--------21
Temp. °C242421262623232222252523262523282624272623
Feels °C (?)212322262525252523262524262425272525292624
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Mooloolaba, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.

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