Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
19.7° C
1.3° 

Mooloolaba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. 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 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 19th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 19th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, I’ve had a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s a pretty bleak stretch for Mooloolaba. This is a beach and reef set-up that’s fairly exposed, but the swell window just isn’t lining up. The optimum direction is from the NE, but we’re seeing a lot of short-period, weak ESE and E energy for the most part. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year—about 2° below average—so you’ll want a good spring suit.

There’s a long gap with nothing really worth paddling out for. The first few days are a write-off: Monday the 17th through to the end of that week have small, weak, short-period swell with combined energy in the low to mid hundreds (391 to 155), and cross-off winds that just aren’t making it clean. The waves are there, but they’re poor quality and messy.

The only flicker of hope comes right at the tail end of the forecast. On Monday the 31st of August, the afternoon sees a sudden jump in swell—8 ft from the SE, but with a short period of only 7 seconds and combined energy hitting 629 (moderate to strong). That’s a lot of water moving, but short-period SE swell on a spot that likes NE is going to be a bit of a mess. It’s also going to be too big for beginners, and with cross-off winds at 20 km/h, it’s not going to be clean. This one is really only for the experienced crew, and even then, it’s marginal.

The very best of a bad bunch? If I’m being honest, there isn’t a true standout. The only thing close is Wednesday the 19th of August, morning session. You’ve got 4 ft from the ENE, period of 7 seconds, combined energy 376, and a light SSE breeze at 10 km/h. The wind is cross-off, which keeps it clean, but the swell is small and weak. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

After that, it’s a slow fade into tiny, gutless surf. By the end of the first week of September, the swell drops to 1.0 ft to 2 ft with combined energy in the teens, and the wind is mostly cross-off or offshore. The morning of the 29th of August has a WSW wind at 25 km/h, which is offshore and clean, but the swell is only 1 ft. Not worth suiting up.

So, to sum it up: there’s very little surf on offer. The 16-day window is mostly flat or poor quality. The biggest pulse on the 31st of August is short-period and messy, and only for experts. If you’re desperate, the 19th of August morning is your best bet, but keep expectations low. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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1
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2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2
ESE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1
SE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.1
SE
9
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
428
375
397
415
166
113
361
176
233
187
155
126
103
83
190
169
153
123
125
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
5
ESE
5
SE
10
ENE
10
N
5
N
15
NE
10
WNW
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:10PM1.42m
12:03PM1.41m
11:44PM1.26m
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
Low Tide
5:33AM0.36m
6:04PM0.64m
6:12AM0.41m
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
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6:15
6:13
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6:11
6:11
6:09
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5:28
5:28
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6
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1
Temp °C
18
18
18
17
19
18
17
19
19
18
19
19
17
20
19
18
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19
18
Feels °C
14
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19
18
19
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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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