Surf Forecasts:
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 1,279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 1.2m 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's on the table for the Sunshine Coast over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it's a slow start. There's not much to get excited about for a good stretch here. From the 12th of September right through until the morning of the 19th, we're looking at a pretty bleak run of poor surf conditions. Wind's mostly cross-off or cross, but the energy just isn't there, or when it does pop up, like that 8 ft SE swell on the Wednesday afternoon, it's got a messy 7-second period and a strong 22 mph breeze. That kind of setup is more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers, especially at a beach-and-reef setup like Mooloolaba. Combined energy on that pulse hits 498, which is decent power, but the quality is just poor.
We do finally see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel. The real standout is Saturday the 19th. That morning, Mooloolaba is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. We've got a clean 4.3 ft groundswell from the ESE, with a nice long 12-second period (498 energy). The wind is barely a whisper, just 3 mph from the SE, which is a light cross-off, so it should be glassy and clean. This is the one to point the car at. Just keep in mind that this break is inconsistent and can get crowded, so don't expect a solo session.
After that, it trails off again. The 20th and 21st go flat and windy, and from the 22nd right through to the 27th of September, it's back to tiny, weak swells with short periods, mostly under 2.3 ft. Cross-shore winds and very low energy readings (mostly under 100) mean it's a write-off. A long blank run like this isn't unusual for the area, but forecasts can always change.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 20 | ENE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 229 | 192 | 158 | 55 | 8 | 54 | 110 | 58 | 60 | 47 | 36 | 36 | 53 | 41 | 495 | 1165 | 468 | 569 | 657 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 8:38AM1.67m | 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 | 2:34AM0.16m | 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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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 6 | E 13 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | E 11 | — | NE 11 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 53 | 78 | 58 | 60 | 47 | 36 | 36 | 53 | 41 | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 15 | E 14 | NE 8 | E 13 | NE 8 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | NE 11 | E 12 | E 16 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 20 | E 20 | E 20 | E 13 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | — | E 16 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 15 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NW 2 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 229 | 192 | 158 | 55 | 127 | 54 | 110 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 495 | 1165 | 468 | 569 | 657 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 880 | 3 | 33 | 1477 | 165 | 165 | 486 | 165 |
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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).
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