Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – this 16-day window for Mooloolaba is a tough one to write home about. The finder didn’t serve up a single proper recommendation, and the guidance confirms it’s a beach-and-reef setup that’s inconsistent and rated for beginners. That said, the overall energy is weak, and there’s a long stretch of flat to poor conditions. But don’t write it off entirely; these things can turn around.

The water’s sitting at 68°F right now, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing to get excited about or complain about.

We’ve got a bit of a blank run from the start. Friday 31 July through Sunday 02 August is all poor surf, with tiny, short-period swell – mostly 0.7ft to 2ft from the ENE or ESE, and cross-off winds from the SE. The combined energy barely cracks 73 – that’s weak. Not worth paddling out for.

Monday 03 August morning sees a brief flicker: 2ft from the SE with a 13-second period, clean under a light S wind. The combined energy is 266 (moderate), but the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s a one-out-of-ten, and the break is inconsistent anyway. Not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen.

Tuesday 04 August morning is glassy – 2ft from the E, 7 seconds, and calm winds. The energy is 105 (moderate), but the period is short, so it’ll be a bit fat and weak. Still, glassy is glassy, and for a beginner spot, that’s a nice window. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

From Wednesday 05 August through to Saturday 15 August, it’s a long grind of poor to ordinary surf. Most days offer 1ft to 3ft from the E or ESE, with periods between 6 and 13 seconds. The combined energy stays mostly in the double digits or low hundreds – weak to moderate. Winds are often cross-off or offshore, but the swell is just too small and inconsistent to get excited about. There’s a morning on Wednesday 12 August with a clean 12 mph offshore from the SSW, but it’s only 2ft – not enough push.

The best on offer? Honestly, there’s no true standout. If I had to pick, I’d say Tuesday 04 August morning – glassy, clean, and 2ft – is the most user-friendly for a beginner session. The other flicker is Wednesday 12 August morning with that clean offshore wind, but it’s still tiny. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.

Stay patient, and check back – forecasts can change. Rusty.

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