Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ our way for Mooloolaba.

Honestly, if you’re lookin’ for a solid surf session, this 16-day window is a real tough one. We’ve got a bit of a pulse early on, but it’s not the kind of wave you’d paddle out for unless you’re desperate. The first few days have some size, but it’s messy and the wind is just not playin’ ball. After that, the energy just drops right off a cliff, and we’re lookin’ at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves for the rest of the period.

The one day that stands out as the best on offer is Wednesday, July 22nd. By the afternoon, the swell settles to 5 ft from the East, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind swings light and variable, leaving the surface clean. The wave energy is moderate (360), and while it’s not pumping, it’s the most user-friendly window we’ve got. This is really the only time you won’t be fightin’ a strong cross-off breeze.

The water’s sittin’ at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

Now, for the rest of the week, it’s a grind. That first big push on Monday the 20th sees 12 ft of swell from the ESE, but it’s got a strong 19 mph cross-off wind and a combined energy of 2787—that’s a lot of power for a beach-and-reef setup like Mooloolaba. With that much size and those winds, this is honestly lookin’ more interesting for kite surfers. The conditions are just too rough for a clean paddle.

By Thursday the 23rd, the swell drops to 4 ft and the wind goes glassy in the morning, but the period is down to 8 seconds and the energy is weak (202). It’s surfable, but ordinary.

From Friday the 24th onward, it’s a slow death. The swell stays under 3 ft for most of the second week, with periods of weak energy and persistent cross-off or cross-shore winds. You’ll see a few days with clean conditions, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. There’s a big gap of several days with no real recommendations, especially from the 27th of July right through to the 4th of August. The wave energy drops to single or low double digits, with tiny waves and poor conditions.

Bottom line: if you’re desperate for a paddle, aim for Wednesday afternoon the 22nd. Otherwise, it’s a good time to wax the longboard, check the tides, and wait for the next pulse.

Rusty.

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