Mooloolaba surf break

Mooloolaba surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 12 Dec 2025 AEST
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Mooloolaba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mooloolaba this week:

The surf forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 13th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 13th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 17th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.7
ESE
0.6
E
0.3
NE
2.3
SE
3
SE
2.5
SE
2.4
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)1112111110101099888978888887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)49351740831725223718116299111704613483862815661522383244164
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
E
10
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
N
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NW
10
N
20
NNE
10
SSE
25
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:11PM
1.49
3:21AM
1.25
3:06PM
1.40
4:20AM
1.35
3:57PM
1.33
5:09AM
1.47
4:44PM
1.30
5:52AM
1.58
5:27PM
1.28
6:31AM
1.69
6:09PM
1.27
7:08AM
1.78
6:50PM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
0.50
9:00AM
0.73
9:46PM
0.46
10:11AM
0.74
10:27PM
0.41
11:11AM
0.72
11:05PM
0.35
12:02PM
0.68
11:41PM
0.30
12:48PM
0.64
12:17AM
0.26
1:30PM
0.59
12:53AM
0.24
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise4:47--4:47--4:47--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--
Sunset-6:34--6:35--6:35--6:36--6:36--6:37--6:37-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
thunderstorm
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part cloud
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mod rain
thunderstorm
light rain
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light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252523262523262623282725232222222222242321
Feels °C (?)242423262524262626282829221918181918212020
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Mooloolaba, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.

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