Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
19.9° C
1.2° 

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


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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Light 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 Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
13
0.6
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
11
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
126
165
119
162
136
99
104
64
47
101
158
116
107
76
33
29
29
53
53
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
S
10
SE
5
WSW
5
S
10
ENE
15
NW
10
SW
5
ENE
10
WSW
10
S
10
ESE
5
SW
15
S
15
SE
10
SE
Wind State
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
rain showers
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rain showers
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part cloud
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6:26
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5:20
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 mm
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2
Temp °C
17
18
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21
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Feels °C
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15
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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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