Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SE swell with 199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, let’s talk in feet, miles, and Fahrenheit.
First thing, the water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing weird.
The first real chance to surf is Monday, the 3rd of August. The swell is tiny, about 2ft from the SE, but it’s clean with a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (353), and the swell period is a long 13 seconds. That’s groundswell, so the waves will have some punch despite the small size. It’s inconsistent here, so be patient.
Tuesday the 4th of August is nearly glassy, with a light S wind at 3 mph. The swell drops to 2ft from the SE, with a shorter 9-second period. The energy is moderate (116). It’s small and weak, but glassy and clean. Beginners, this is your window.
Wednesday the 5th of August is the pick of the first week. The morning sees a 3ft swell from the east with a 10-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph. Conditions are clean. The energy is moderate (167). The afternoon goes glassy, but the swell period drops to 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak.
The rest of the week and the second week are mostly small and messy. Swell stays under 3ft, and winds are cross-off or onshore. The 11th of August (Tuesday) has a 2ft SE swell with a 12-second period and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is moderate (200), but it’s still small. The onshore wind kicks in by afternoon.
The standout day is the morning of the 3rd of August. That 2ft swell with a 13-second period and clean winds is the best quality you’ll see. The rest is just small, average waves. Crowds are often a problem here, so get there early.
If you’re looking for anything over 5ft, you’re out of luck. The wave energy is moderate at best, and the swell never gets above 3ft. It’s a small-wave period, plain and simple.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 126 | 165 | 119 | 162 | 136 | 99 | 104 | 64 | 47 | 101 | 158 | 116 | 107 | 76 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 53 | 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 | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 94 | 86 | 89 | 78 | 49 | 39 | 30 | 101 | 158 | 116 | 107 | 76 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 53 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 16 | E 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 9 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 3 | 162 | 136 | 99 | 104 | 64 | 47 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | E 16 | SE 13 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 19 | E 18 | — | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 128 | 15 | 33 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 6 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 126 | 165 | 119 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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