Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
20.2° C
0.9° 

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


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with E 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 1st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
1.6
SE
6
0.7
E
6
0.2
ESE
12
1.7
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
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7
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E
7
0.6
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10
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7
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ESE
9
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8
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8
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E
10
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.5
ENE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
193
39
15
230
186
152
162
134
99
79
43
56
45
48
154
123
82
74
32
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
5
SE
15
S
10
ESE
5
WNW
0
WSW
10
ENE
10
NW
5
SW
10
ENE
10
WSW
15
S
15
SE
5
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
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off
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High Tide
9:17PM1.87m
9:30AM1.38m
9:50PM1.81m
10:09AM1.41m
10:24PM1.73m
10:51AM1.43m
11:01PM1.61m
11:40AM1.45m
11:43PM1.48m
12:42PM1.46m
00:34AM1.34m
1:59PM1.50m
1:44AM1.21m
Low Tide
3:45AM0.32m
3:22PM0.27m
4:17AM0.32m
4:02PM0.34m
4:50AM0.33m
4:46PM0.42m
5:27AM0.35m
5:39PM0.53m
6:10AM0.37m
6:46PM0.64m
7:03AM0.39m
8:20PM0.71m
rain showers
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6:26
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5:19
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:21
5:22
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Temp °C
18
17
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Feels °C
14
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15
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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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