
Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Mooloolaba’s got cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Look, I won't lie to you, the first week is a bit of a grind. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don't click off just yet because there’s some real potential hiding in the second week. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The week kicks off on Tuesday the 4th with tiny, weak 2ft easterly slop and a cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is a measly 84, so it’s really just wind ripples. Not worth your time. Wednesday the 5th morning is the first flicker of hope – a glassy 3ft E swell that’s a bit weak (170 energy). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The rest of that week is a mix of small, messy surf and cross-off winds. The crowds are *often* around here, so if you’re paddling out on those tiny days, you’ll be bumping into folks.
Thursday the 6th morning sees a clean 3ft wave with an offshore SSW wind, but the energy is only 100. It’s clean, but weak. Saturday the 8th is cleaner but still small. Then Sunday the 9th morning is where we finally get some pulse – 4ft of E swell with a 9-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to 313 (moderate). That’s the best of the first week, and the file calls it "good surf conditions". It’s not a world-beater, but it’s a solid morning session.
Now, after the 9th, it drops back into ordinary territory for a few days. There’s a solid gap of small, average conditions from Monday the 10th through Thursday the 13th. Clean, but small and weak.
But hold onto your board, because Friday the 14th morning is where things get interesting. We’ve got 6ft of SE swell with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is a thumping 800 (strong wave energy). The wind is a clean cross-off. That’s a proper groundswell. The afternoon sees the swell hit 6ft, though the period drops to 6 seconds, making it a bit junky. The morning is the standout.
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are blown out by strong SE winds (16 mph), so the surf will be lumpy and hard to manage. The swell hangs around 5ft to 7ft, but with that wind, it’s a mess. This setup at Mooloolaba, a beach and reef, might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session on those days.
The real gem, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Wednesday the 19th. The morning is absolutely magic. We’re looking at 6ft of SE swell, an 8-second period, and a clean 9 mph offshore S wind. The combined energy screams at 757 (strong wave energy). The report says "expect very good surf conditions." That is your standout session. The afternoon holds 7ft of SE swell, but the wind shifts cross-off, so it’s still clean and fun, just a touch bigger. For a beginner, 6ft is getting a bit chunky, and by 7ft it’s more for the guys who know what they’re doing. The long period (11 seconds) on the 14th is better for the points and reefs, but the 19th with that offshore wind is the better all-round package.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow burner with a decent morning on the 9th. The second week has a promising groundswell on the 14th, but the absolute winner is the clean, offshore morning on Wednesday the 19th. Get that one marked in the calendar.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
70 | 158 | 113 | 75 | 93 | 49 | 37 | 63 | 91 | 93 | 74 | 122 | 143 | 241 | 198 | 162 | 129 | 126 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:43PM1.48m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:10AM0.37m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
70 | 158 | 113 | 43 | 93 | 35 | 37 | 63 | 91 | 93 | 74 | 122 | 143 | 241 | 198 | 162 | 129 | 126 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 18 | E 18 | ESE 8 | E 16 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 4 |
24 | 6 | 6 | 75 | 5 | 49 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 49 | 33 | 32 | 2 | 21 | 20 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 8 | E 16 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 8 |
3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SE 2 | — | S 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | NNE 8 | N 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | 16 | — | — | 45 | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 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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