Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell ya, it's Rusty here, and I've had a good look at the charts for Mooloolaba. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window looks pretty grim for a paddle. There's a massive gap here with no decent surf on offer, so we're basically looking at a long stretch of lake-like conditions or messy, weak junk.

The story starts on Wednesday the 19th of August. We've got a bit of swell pushing in, around 4ft from the SE, but the energy is weak and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The setup is a beach and reef, but it's inconsistent, and truth be told, the forecast is just marginal. You'd be scratching for a wave.

Thursday the 20th through to the end of the month is a real write-off. The swell drops off a cliff, and what little energy there is gets blown out by unfavourable winds. The combined energy flirts with triple digits a few times, but mostly it’s down in the weak stuff (130-150). For a spot like Mooloolaba, which is already inconsistent, this is a blank run. We're talking more than a week of nothing worth paddling for.

Now, there’s a little flicker of life right at the very end of the forecast. On Thursday the 3rd of September, the afternoon shows a sudden spike in swell height to 7ft from the SE. That’s a solid pulse. But, and it's a big but, the wind is a cross-onshore breeze and the period is a short, weak 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 497 (moderate), but the conditions are listed as poor. That kind of short-period, blown-out 7ft+ is going to be a messy, bumpy closeout. It's more interesting for the kite surfers than for anyone trying to get a clean line on a shortboard. For the average punter, it's just a washing machine.

Honestly, if you're desperate for a session, the only glimmer of hope is Saturday the 22nd of August. The morning is glassy, with a tiny 3ft easterly swell. The combined energy is weak (130), and the period is a short 7 seconds, so it won't be world-class, but it'll be clean. It's a "surfable but very ordinary" kind of day. The crowds are often here, so you might have some company, but it's the calmest the ocean will be.

So, to wrap it up – the first week and a half is a total bust. The second week shows a pulse of size but it's messy. The long-range standouts are promising for size but not for quality. Right now, it's a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, I'd keep the board in the car and find something else to do.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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NNW
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NE
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High Tide
2:22PM1.35m
1:26AM1.00m
3:36PM1.38m
3:07AM0.95m
4:36PM1.46m
4:27AM0.97m
5:23PM1.55m
5:23AM1.05m
6:01PM1.64m
6:07AM1.14m
6:36PM1.73m
6:45AM1.24m
7:09PM1.80m
Low Tide
8:54PM0.80m
8:02AM0.48m
10:23PM0.76m
9:15AM0.48m
11:23PM0.67m
10:18AM0.45m
00:04AM0.57m
11:10AM0.39m
00:38AM0.48m
11:54AM0.33m
1:08AM0.39m
12:33PM0.27m
1:36AM0.32m
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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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