Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
21.1°C
0.3° 

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


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 776 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

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

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for the most part. The first week and a half is mostly a write-off, with a lot of tiny, weak, or messy conditions. You’ll be sitting on the beach for a solid stretch before anything even looks rideable. The best of a very average bunch looks to be the middle of the second week, with a couple of brief windows of glassy, clean conditions. But don’t get your hopes up too high – it’s not going to be a classic.

Let’s start with the first real surfable window. Around Monday the 14th of September, we see a few pulses of energy. The swell is small, about 3 ft from the E with a short period of 6 seconds, so the wave energy is weak (73). The winds are cross-off from the SSE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. It’s just small and ordinary, but it’s something to get wet on. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no weird surprises.

The next day, Tuesday the 15th of September, the morning looks a touch better. The swell direction shifts to E with a height of 4 ft, still a short period of 6 seconds, but the energy picks up a bit (127). The wind is light from the SSE at 6 mph, making for clean, rideable conditions.

Thursday the 17th of September is the standout – and it’s not saying much. The morning is glassy with a NE wind at just 3 mph, and we get a 3 ft swell from the ENE with a period of 7 seconds (71 energy). It’s small, but glassy conditions at Mooloolaba are a treat, and the break will be clean. The afternoon turns onshore, so hit it early.

Wednesday the 23rd of September also offers a morning window: glassy, ENE wind at 3 mph, with a 3 ft swell from the NE and an 8-second period. The energy is moderate (155), and the break will be clean. Still small, but the best-looking surf of the whole outlook.

The rest of the time is a wash. There’s nothing over 5 ft until the afternoon of Thursday the 10th of September, when a 8 ft pulse from the SE with a period of 8 seconds arrives. But the wind is howling at 22 mph from the SSE, and the conditions are described as marginal. That’s a wonky, blown-out mess for most, and only for experts if you’re desperate. The swell energy is moderate (780), but the wind kills it.

Overall, it’s a quiet, inconsistent period. Mooloolaba is a beach-and-reef setup, and with the poor quality and strong winds on some days, it’ll be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you’re keen, the clear, glassy mornings around the 17th and 23rd of September are your best bets. The crowds might be around, but with this forecast, it’ll be quiet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
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E
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0.8
SE
5
0.6
ESE
6
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ESE
8
0.1
E
15
2.5
SE
8
2.1
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7
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ESE
7
1.9
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7
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7
1.6
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7
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7
1.1
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
32
20
47
4
776
447
428
394
330
219
161
110
144
149
81
63
49
47
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
S
10
E
5
SSW
30
SSE
35
SSE
25
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25
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25
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SSE
15
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High Tide
6:34AM1.41m
7:02PM1.94m
7:17AM1.53m
7:42PM1.92m
7:58AM1.62m
8:19PM1.85m
8:38AM1.67m
8:53PM1.74m
9:17AM1.67m
9:25PM1.60m
9:55AM1.64m
9:56PM1.45m
Low Tide
00:49AM0.29m
12:29PM0.16m
1:26AM0.22m
1:17PM0.12m
2:01AM0.17m
2:00PM0.12m
2:34AM0.16m
2:42PM0.18m
3:06AM0.17m
3:23PM0.27m
3:36AM0.20m
4:04PM0.39m
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5:37
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4
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6
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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18
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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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