Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.6° 

Mooloolaba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,441 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 12th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Lookin’ at Mooloolaba for the next couple weeks, and I gotta be straight with ya — it’s mostly flat or junk. The first real chance for a surf doesn’t roll in for over a week, and even then it’s a short window. Water temp’s about normal for September, right around 70°, nothing unusual.

The pick of the bunch is Saturday, 19 September. Morning sees a clean 5 ft swell out of the ESE, 10-second period, with a light cross-off breeze out of the SSE. Combined swell energy is 532 — that’s moderate, some real push. Mooloolaba’s inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s a treat. Afternoon cleans up more: 5 ft, same ESE direction, 10-second period, with a light ESE cross-off breeze. The longer period (10 seconds) gives the waves some shape and energy. Beginners will be fine — it’s under 5 ft — and the wind is glassy enough. Crowds are often around, so expect a few locals out.

Before that Saturday? Ugly. Friday 11 September starts with a 6 ft ESE swell (7-second period, energy 364), but it’s cross-off with 12 mph winds. Short-period, bumpy, marginal. Friday arvo, all of Saturday, Sunday, and Monday are duds — rain, poor conditions, or just knee-high chop. By Monday 14 September we’re down to 3 ft with a 6-second period and energy a weak 66. Save the wax.

Tuesday 16 September sees some size pop — 2 ft Wednesday morning, then Wednesday arvo jumps to 8 ft SE (7 seconds, energy 613), but the wind’s a fresh 22 mph cross-off. That’s not clean surf — it’s more for the kite crew. For experienced riders only at that size and wind. Thursday and Friday 18–19 September hover around 7 ft SE (9-second period, energy climbing over 600–700), but still cross-off and messy with moderate-to-fresh breezes. Marginal conditions.

Saturday 19 September is the only real highlight. From Sunday 20 September onward, it’s a long stretch of small, cross-on slop — dropping under 3 ft, periods under 8 seconds, energy falling to weak levels. Wind goes onshore or glassy but with no swell to speak of. The end of the forecast, from 24 September onward, shows some size again (6 ft SE, 7 seconds on Thursday morning), but it’s straight onshore from the north. Not worth a paddle.

So, you’re lookin’ at a long, dry spell with one clean Saturday morning on 19 September. That’s the only real standout. Rest of the time, it’s small, windy, or both. Forecasts can change, but right now it’s slim pickings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
E
6
0.8
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6
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6
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E
6
0.7
ENE
6
2.5
SE
7
3
SE
9
1.9
SE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
329
234
222
160
158
163
125
107
82
60
32
45
45
35
27
43
606
1109
517
717
694
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
E
5
NW
5
NNE
20
NE
15
NNW
20
S
35
SSE
35
S
25
S
35
SSE
30
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:19PM1.85m
8:38AM1.67m
8:53PM1.74m
9:17AM1.67m
9:25PM1.60m
9:55AM1.64m
9:56PM1.45m
10:36AM1.58m
10:26PM1.30m
11:21AM1.50m
10:57PM1.15m
12:16PM1.42m
11:35PM1.02m
Low Tide
2:00PM0.12m
2:34AM0.16m
2:42PM0.18m
3:06AM0.17m
3:23PM0.27m
3:36AM0.20m
4:04PM0.39m
4:07AM0.25m
4:46PM0.52m
4:39AM0.31m
5:37PM0.65m
5:13AM0.38m
6:47PM0.74m
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5:50
5:48
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5:43
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5:37
5:38
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Temp °C
19
19
18
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20
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22
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Feels °C
15
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19
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18
12
10
11
11
10
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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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