Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Mooloolaba. The first few days are a bust – tiny waves and not much to write home about.

Wednesday the 15th is flat, with 0.7ft ESE swell, clean from a light offshore south wind. Water temp is 69°, which is about normal for this time of year. Combined energy is only 14, so no real power.

Thursday and Friday stay weak. Friday brings a jump to around 7ft SE, but the period is short at 7 seconds, and the wind is cross-off and fresh. Energy hits 350, but it’s sloppy.

Saturday the 18th is the first real standout. Swell builds to 7ft from the SE, period 10 seconds, and offshore south winds. Combined energy rockets to 826 – that’s solid. The afternoon sees 10ft with 10 seconds and energy at 1982. This is big, clean, and powerful. Not for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is the best of the whole forecast. The wind is offshore all day, so the waves will be clean. Crowds are common here, so expect some locals out.

Sunday the 19th holds size at 10ft to 12ft, but the wind shifts cross-off, and the period drops to 9 seconds. Energy remains high (1863-1942), but it’s going to be messy and stormy.

Monday the 20th is the biggest day – 13ft ESE with 11-second period, combined energy of 3197. That’s serious power. Only for experts, and honestly, the kite surfers will have a field day. The wind is cross-off.

Tuesday the 21st drops to 8ft, still strong, but cross-off again.

Then the sweet spot arrives from Wednesday the 22nd through Friday the 24th. Swell drops to 5ft to 6ft from the E and ENE, with light winds and clean conditions. Energy is moderate (312-452). These are the best days for the everyday surfer – fun, clean, not too big. The wave comments say “good surf conditions.” Crowds are still possible, but the vibe will be nice.

After that, the last week of July fades to small, weak swells under 3ft, with poor conditions. There’s a brief bump on Tuesday the 28th morning with 6ft SE, 7-second period, and gentle offshore wind, but it’s short-period and lumpy.

So, the two best windows: Saturday the 18th for the big, clean offshore swell, and the mid-week days from the 22nd to the 24th for the best all-around conditions. Mooloolaba is a beach-and-reef setup, so the longer period swells (10 seconds plus) will groom the reef nicely, but the beach breaks will handle the consistency. South winds are your friend here.

Rusty.

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