Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SE 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 (Aug 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the Mooloolaba stretch over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of sessions that could be worth a paddle.
The forecast kicks off on Wednesday the 19th with a pulse of east swell. That first morning is pumping a bit, with chest-high waves around 6 feet, but it’s a bit of a tease. The wind is a cross-off from the SE, so it’s clean, but the period is short at 7 seconds – that’s lumpy, close-out stuff. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a bit colder than average for this time, so you might want a wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate (432). It’s surfable, but not a standout.
Thursday the 20th stays similar in size, around 5 feet, but the wind swings cross-shore from the ESE, bringing in some cross-chop. The quality is poor. We’re entering a lull.
Friday the 21st is a total write-off. Small, weak waves and the wind is all wrong. Swell drops to 4 feet and the energy is weak (155). Frustrating.
The real highlight, and I mean the only one worth setting an alarm for, is Saturday morning, August 22nd. The swell is small, around 3 feet from the east, but the magic is in the wind – it’s glassy. Dead calm. The combined energy is weak (119), but those clean, glassy conditions at a beach and reef setup like Mooloolaba will make the most of it. It’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but the wave quality will be the best of the week. It’s a small-wave longboard day. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Sunday the 23rd morning offers a similar glassy start with 4 feet of ENE swell, but it’s a bit more ordinary. Still worth a look if you missed Saturday.
After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Monday the 24th right through to Saturday the 29th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, with weak energy (mostly under 100). The wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, making for poor conditions. There’s a brief clean-up on the 26th and 29th with cross-off winds, but the swell is too small to care about. That’s a gap of nearly a week with nothing going on.
Then, on Sunday, August 30th, a new swell shows up. The morning sees 4 feet from the SE with a period of 9 seconds and a moderate energy of 207. The wind is a fresh cross-off from the SW, so it’ll be clean. This is your second standout. It’s not huge, but it’s a solid, clean pulse that should offer some fun lines. The afternoon drops to 3 feet but the energy stays moderate (171).
Monday the 31st morning has a bit of size but also a strong offshore wind from the S at 12 mph. The swell is only 2 feet, but the period stretches to 10 seconds. The energy is low (68), but it’s clean. Not a standout.
The first week of September looks grim. The swell is tiny, under 2 feet, and the wind is kicking up. The only change is a jump in size on Thursday the 3rd, with 5 feet of short-period windswell (6 seconds) and moderate energy (182), but the wind is strong and cross-off, so it’s just messy. Not worth a paddle.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the glassy Saturday morning the 22nd for small, clean waves, and the Sunday the 30th for a slightly bigger, clean SE swell. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
358 | 341 | 192 | 236 | 259 | 223 | 155 | 127 | 106 | 109 | 140 | 117 | 135 | 102 | 99 | 60 | 60 | 84 | 82 | 64 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:05PM1.36m | 00:24AM1.12m | 2:22PM1.35m | 1:26AM1.00m | 3:36PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.95m | 4:36PM1.46m | 4:27AM0.97m | 5:23PM1.55m | 5:23AM1.05m | 6:01PM1.64m | 6:07AM1.14m | 6:36PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.75m | 6:59AM0.45m | 8:54PM0.80m | 8:02AM0.48m | 10:23PM0.76m | 9:15AM0.48m | 11:23PM0.67m | 10:18AM0.45m | 00:04AM0.57m | 11:10AM0.39m | 00:38AM0.48m | 11:54AM0.33m | 1:08AM0.39m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
74 | 99 | 192 | 48 | 259 | 223 | 155 | 127 | 106 | 109 | 140 | 117 | 135 | 102 | 99 | 60 | 60 | 84 | 82 | 64 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 6 | — | NNE 4 |
— | — | 84 | — | — | 4 | 20 | 39 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 1 | — | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | E 14 | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 | S 6 | NE 8 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 24 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 11 | — | E 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — |
358 | 341 | — | 236 | — | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
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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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