Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 3,599 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk about Mooloolaba. This is a beach and reef set-up, and it’s inconsistent, so we’ve got to be patient for the good stuff. The water is sitting at 69°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing too wild.
The next week is pretty flat. Through Sunday the 12th and most of the following week, we’re looking at tiny waves and poor conditions. There’s a big gap here with no real surf on offer. The energy is weak, with combined swell energy readings mostly under 200 (186 on Sunday morning, dropping to single digits later). Not worth paddling out for.
Then we get a pulse around Friday the 17th. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the SE, but it’s short period at 7 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy climbs to 430, but the surf quality is still poor. It’s a messy, choppy setup. By Saturday the 18th, the swell is up to 12 ft from the SE, but the period is still short (10 seconds). The energy is massive now – 2309 on Saturday morning, 3016 in the afternoon – but it’s a big, unruly sea. The wind is still cross-off and strong. This is too big for beginners, and even for experts, it’s a tough call. Honestly, with that much swell and strong wind, this setup starts looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Now, the standout. The best chance for a decent surf is on Tuesday the 22nd. The morning is looking glassy with a clean 6 ft swell from the ESE and a period of 12 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The energy is moderate-high at 780, and the wind is glassy. This is the one to circle. The break is Mooloolaba, and it’s inconsistent, but when it lines up like this, it could be rewarding. Expect crowds possible, as it’s often busy. The swell direction is ESE, which is a bit off the optimum NE, but with that clean, glassy setup, it’s still the best on offer.
That’s your window. After that, the swell fades and the conditions get messy again. So, if you’re hanging for a wave, make the 22nd your target.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 183 | 138 | 86 | 60 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 25 | 729 | 415 | 627 | 1019 | 2299 | 3008 | 3342 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:42PM2.02m | 6:43AM1.33m | 7:33PM2.11m | 7:36AM1.37m | 8:21PM2.14m | 8:27AM1.40m | 9:07PM2.12m | 9:17AM1.41m | 9:52PM2.04m | 10:06AM1.41m | 10:35PM1.91m | 10:57AM1.40m | 11:18PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.22m | 1:17AM0.47m | 12:40PM0.16m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:32PM0.12m | 2:56AM0.35m | 2:22PM0.13m | 3:42AM0.33m | 3:10PM0.17m | 4:26AM0.33m | 3:59PM0.25m | 5:09AM0.35m | 4:48PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | E 20 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 183 | 138 | 86 | 60 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 3342 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NE 9 | N 6 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 7 | NE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 4 | WSW 2 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 68 | 312 | 230 | 573 | 729 | 415 | 627 | 1019 | 2299 | 3008 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 83 | 17 | 160 | 160 | 425 | 552 | 165 | 595 | 595 | 486 | 595 | 842 | 552 | 746 | 307 | 307 |
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