Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 3,670 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s talk Mooloolaba. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a rollercoaster. We start off with a big 13-foot swell on Sunday the 19th, but the wind is screaming 25 mph from the SSE, making it a cross-offshore mess. That’s way too meaty for a beginner-friendly spot like this, and the period is only 10 seconds – not great shape. Combined energy is a heavy 3323, but the quality is poor. Water temp is about 69°F, pretty normal for this time of year.
Monday the 20th still has 10–13-foot swell with 22 mph winds – still ugly. Tuesday the 21st drops to 7–8 feet, but the wind stays moderate. The real gem appears Wednesday the 22nd. Morning brings 6-foot easterly swell with a light offshore breeze from the south at 6 mph – clean as a whistle. Period is 9 seconds, and combined energy is 473 – moderate. That’s your best chance. The afternoon holds 5 feet with similar conditions. Remember, Mooloolaba is inconsistent and often crowded, so get in early.
Thursday the 23rd morning is glassy with 4-foot swell, but period is only 8 seconds – weak, short-period stuff. Friday the 24th sees a weird spike to 7 feet SE with 7-second period, but cross-off wind. After that, it’s a slow fade. From Saturday the 25th onward, we’re looking at 3 feet or less, mostly onshore winds or lumpy conditions. There’s a tiny window on Tuesday the 28th with 4 feet, but period is 6 seconds – barely surfable. The last week is mostly flat with a few 2–3-foot days, but the direction is off and winds are messy. No real standouts after the 22nd. The stretch from July 26 through August 3 is pretty dead – you’d be lucky to catch a wave. Your best bet is Wednesday the 22nd. Keep an eye out, though – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3670 | 2733 | 2047 | 1768 | 1064 | 752 | 606 | 480 | 359 | 252 | 196 | 161 | 127 | 81 | 95 | 114 | 91 | 69 | 66 |
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 | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 00:00AM1.57m | 12:50PM1.35m | 00:42AM1.40m | 1:58PM1.35m | 1:31AM1.26m | 3:07PM1.38m | 2:29AM1.15m | 4:10PM1.44m | 3:35AM1.09m | 5:04PM1.53m | 4:37AM1.08m | 5:49PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:35AM0.41m | 6:40PM0.63m | 7:20AM0.43m | 7:53PM0.74m | 8:09AM0.44m | 9:16PM0.79m | 9:02AM0.44m | 10:33PM0.77m | 9:55AM0.41m | 11:35PM0.72m | 10:44AM0.37m | 00:23AM0.64m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 163 | 28 | 480 | 359 | 252 | 196 | 161 | 127 | 81 | 95 | 114 | 91 | 69 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 135 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 12 | S 8 | SE 8 | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | 17 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 3670 | 2733 | 2047 | 1768 | 1064 | 752 | 606 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 133 | 69 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 486 | 307 | 223 | 170 | 34 | 34 | 157 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
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