
Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what Mooloolaba's got for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week is a grind. We're talking tiny, weak surf, mostly knee-high or less, from 0.3ft to 0.9ft. The energy in the water is pretty limp, barely getting a pulse. The swell is coming from the east, which isn't Mooloolaba's best direction. It's the kind of week where you check the buoys, then go grab a coffee. A real "maybe a longboard will work" scenario.
The one session worth setting an alarm for is Sunday, August 9th. The morning is the pick of the entire forecast. We've got a clean 1ft E swell, with the energy finally showing some life at 278. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the SE, so it will be glassy. It’s small but it’s the best we're going to get. The afternoon goes onshore, so don't sleep in.
After that, it's back to the small stuff from Monday through the end of the second week. The waves stay tiny, between 0.3ft and 0.9ft, and the winds are clean but there's just no swell to work with. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Looking way out to the third week, it gets a little more interesting, but with a warning. Starting Monday, August 17th, we see some rain and a bump in size. The energy hits 319 on Monday morning with a 5ft SE swell, but it's a short-period, messy 8-second wind swell. That's a kite-surfing special, not a paddle-surfing one.
Then Tuesday, August 18th morning is the long-range one to watch. It's more than a week out, so take it with a grain of salt, but the models show a 4ft ESE groundswell with a *very long* 13-second period and a big energy reading of 453. That kind of period from the ESE will be powerful but can break a bit straight and fat at a beach and reef setup like Mooloolaba. The wind is a strong 12 mph from the SSE, which is cross-offshore, so it'll be clean but a bit gusty.
So, here’s the plan: For the cleanest, most fun little waves, get wet early on Sunday, August 9th. For the chance at some real power and size, keep an eye on Tuesday, August 18th, but remember it's a long way off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°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 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 113 | 75 | 93 | 49 | 36 | 90 | 62 | 104 | 78 | 153 | 177 | 164 | 162 | 159 | 126 | 99 | 103 | 109 | 113 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
158 | 113 | 75 | 93 | 49 | 36 | 90 | 62 | 104 | 78 | 153 | 177 | 164 | 162 | 159 | 126 | 99 | 103 | 109 | 113 | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 7 | E 16 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 |
6 | 6 | 43 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 2 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 45 | 44 | 2 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 19 | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 8 | E 16 | E 15 | E 10 | E 15 | E 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | S 9 | SSE 9 | E 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | S 7 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | N 4 | NNE 5 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | NE 7 | NNE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 22 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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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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