Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
20.4° C
1.0° 

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


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Mooloolaba over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the first week is a bit of a rough one. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell and average conditions to kick things off. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are honestly not worth paddling out for – tiny waves with messy, crummy winds. Wednesday the 15th is even worse, barely a bump. That’s a pretty grim run of days.

Then things get interesting, but not exactly in a good way for everyone. From Thursday the 16th, we get a big pulse of energy. The swell jumps up to 7 ft from the SE with a short, fat period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 490. By Friday the 17th, it’s 8 ft and the energy is building (635-699), and into Saturday the 18th it’s 8 ft with a bit more period (9 seconds) and strong energy (over 1000). Sunday the 19th is the biggest, with a 10 ft swell from the ESE and a 10-second period, pumping out very strong energy (1509-1980). This is borderline expert territory – over 8 ft is no joke, especially for a beach and reef setup like Mooloolaba. The wind is cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but the short period and size will make it a battle. Honestly, for a beach break, this looks more like a kite-surfing day than a fun paddle session. It’s too big and punchy for most.

The best part of the window? It’s slim pickings. I’d point to Wednesday the 22nd afternoon. The swell drops to a manageable 4 ft from the E, with a 9-second period and moderate energy (295). The wind is a gentle SSE breeze, keeping it clean, and the forecast actually calls for “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the standout. The energy is moderate, but it’s a clean, surfable size for all levels. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

After that, the swell fades out again into the end of the month. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are poor with onshore winds, and Saturday the 25th afternoon shows a bit of hope with 4 ft swell and glassy conditions, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak. The second week is mostly a write-off – small, inconsistent, and crummy.

So, if you’re going to wet a line, target Wednesday the 22nd afternoon. It’s the one clean, friendly day in a sea of big, messy, or tiny conditions. Keep your expectations low for the rest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
18
Sun
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
NE
10
2.3
SE
7
2.1
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7
2.3
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7
2.4
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2.4
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8
2.5
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9
2.5
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9
2.5
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9
2.5
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9
3
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10
3
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10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
60
48
28
25
19
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4
529
472
524
412
628
696
932
1069
1020
1107
1482
1980
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
ENE
15
SW
20
S
30
SSE
30
S
30
S
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
25
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SE
30
SSE
30
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30
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30
SSE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
6:43AM1.33m
7:33PM2.11m
7:36AM1.37m
8:21PM2.14m
8:27AM1.40m
9:07PM2.12m
9:17AM1.41m
9:52PM2.04m
10:06AM1.41m
10:35PM1.91m
10:57AM1.40m
11:18PM1.74m
11:51AM1.37m
Low Tide
1:17AM0.47m
12:40PM0.16m
2:08AM0.40m
1:32PM0.12m
2:56AM0.35m
2:22PM0.13m
3:42AM0.33m
3:10PM0.17m
4:26AM0.33m
3:59PM0.25m
5:09AM0.35m
4:48PM0.37m
5:51AM0.38m
5:41PM0.50m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
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11
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15
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13
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14
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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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