
Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SE swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 (Aug 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this forecast for Mooloolaba is a tough one. The next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and honestly, there’s no classic session on the cards. The first few days are a write-off, with poor surf conditions and a lot of cross-offshore winds. We’ve got a bit of a gap before anything even remotely worth a paddle shows up.
The pattern is all about small, inconsistent energy and a lot of onshore or cross-shore wind. The best we see is a handful of windows where the wind drops and the ocean goes glassy, but the swell is tiny. It’s not the kind of forecast that gets you excited.
Let’s start with the one morning that stands out a little. Monday the 3rd of August, the morning session at Mooloolaba is the best of a bad bunch. The wind goes light from the south at 6 mph, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the southeast, with a long period of 13 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The combined energy is weak (312). The water temp is a normal 68°F for this time of year. The long period will mean long waits between sets, and at a beach-and-reef setup, it might break a bit straight, but if you’re desperate for a few clean, small waves, this is the window. The crowds are likely to be there, but on a day like this, there won’t be many takers.
Tuesday the 4th of August, the morning is glassy, with a light south wind (3 mph). The swell is still 2ft, coming from the southeast with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (122). The waves are ordinary, but being glassy makes it look better than it is. It’s a surfable wave, but you’ll be scratching for them.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is also glassy with a light southwest wind. The swell is 3ft from the east at 8 seconds. Very similar story – clean, small, weak.
The other mornings worth a mention are Thursday the 6th, with a gentle offshore (9 mph) from the south, giving 3ft east swell. Then Tuesday the 11th, with a light offshore from the southwest, giving 3ft from the north-northeast. And Thursday the 13th, with a light offshore from the south, giving 4ft from the southeast. None of these are standouts, but they are the cleanest windows.
The most interesting pull in the whole forecast is the 16th of August, a Sunday. We see a jump in swell to 7ft from the southeast, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is strong (453). This is a heap of windswell, but the wind is strong cross-offshore from the southeast at 16 mph. This is going to be a messy, blown-out, powerful wave. It’s strictly for experts only. For anyone else, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, there you go. There’s no real standout. The best you can hope for is a few clean, small, glassy mornings. The long-range stuff on the 16th has some power, but it’s a windy mess. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, don’t rush.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 15 | 190 | 195 | 126 | 198 | 136 | 97 | 104 | 64 | 83 | 65 | 82 | 102 | 104 | 74 | 33 | 37 | 66 | 82 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:25PM1.59m | 3:16AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:11AM0.40m | 10:01PM0.69m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 14 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
24 | 15 | — | 14 | 126 | 162 | 65 | 86 | 49 | 33 | 83 | 65 | 82 | 102 | 104 | 74 | 30 | 37 | 66 | 82 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | — | E 17 | E 16 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | NE 7 |
12 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 61 | 198 | 136 | 97 | 104 | 64 | 35 | 27 | 23 | — | 6 | 5 | 33 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | — | E 17 | E 17 | E 12 | E 16 | SE 7 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 18 | NE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 9 | S 10 | E 15 | SE 10 |
16 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 15 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — |
105 | 116 | 190 | 195 | — | 130 | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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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