
Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 833 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Mooloolaba.
Alright, first thing you need to know: the next couple of weeks are pretty quiet for Mooloolaba. It’s a beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and right now it’s looking like a long stretch of small, marginal surf. The standout window is on Sunday the 19th of July, with a bit of hope on Saturday the 18th as well. But for the most part, you’ll be waiting.
Thursday the 9th of July through to Saturday the 11th of July morning – we’ve got some swell showing, but it’s all cross-off wind and the conditions are marginal. Thursday morning sees a 6ft swell from the SE with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (688). The water temp is 69°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 2° below average. The wind is a moderate S breeze at 12 mph, cross-off, so it’s clean but not ideal. The surf is just okay, nothing to get excited about. Friday morning bumps up to 6ft from the SE, period 10 seconds, energy climbs to 1062 (moderate to strong), but again cross-off wind and light rain. It’s still marginal.
Saturday the 11th of July morning is the first real glimmer – the wind swings to light S at 6 mph, offshore, and the swell drops to 3ft from the SE, period 11 seconds. Energy is low (231). It’s small, but clean. The afternoon goes to crap with cross-on wind and tiny waves.
Then we hit a gap. From Saturday afternoon right through to Thursday the 16th of July, the surf is mostly poor or very small – under 2ft for days. There’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell energy drops into the double digits. It’s a real lull.
Now, the good stuff. Saturday the 18th of July morning – now we’re talking. The swell picks up to 6ft from the SE, period 12 seconds, and the energy is strong (928). The wind is a fresh S breeze at 22 mph, offshore. It’s clean and has some punch. This is a decent size for Mooloolaba – over 5ft, so it might be a bit much for beginners. The period is 12 seconds, so it’s a nice groundswell, but at a beach and reef setup like this, longer period swells can sometimes break a bit straight. Still, with offshore wind, it’s the best on offer. Sunday the 19th of July morning is also good – 4ft from the SE, period 11 seconds, energy 346 (moderate), with a fresh offshore wind from the S at 19 mph. Clean and surfable. The Sunday afternoon looks even better with a moderate offshore breeze at 12 mph and similar swell. That’s your pick.
Monday the 20th of July and beyond, the swell drops back under 3ft and the wind stays light offshore or cross-off, but it’s small again. The water is still a bit colder than average, but nothing extreme.
If you’re a kite surfer, the windier days in the second week might be more interesting, but for paddle surfing, the only real standout is the weekend of the 18th and 19th. Keep an eye on it – long-range stuff can shift, but as it stands, that’s your best shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
688 | 615 | 833 | 665 | 260 | 293 | 163 | 129 | 285 | 183 | 135 | 86 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 38 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 2 | |
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 | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:44PM1.57m | 3:30AM1.31m | 4:49PM1.72m | 4:41AM1.29m | 5:48PM1.88m | 5:45AM1.30m | 6:42PM2.02m | 6:43AM1.33m | 7:33PM2.11m | 7:36AM1.37m | 8:21PM2.14m | 8:27AM1.40m | 9:07PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.70m | 9:51AM0.35m | 11:15PM0.64m | 10:50AM0.28m | 00:20AM0.56m | 11:47AM0.22m | 1:17AM0.47m | 12:40PM0.16m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:32PM0.12m | 2:56AM0.35m | 2:22PM0.13m | 3:42AM0.33m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 6 |
— | 228 | 488 | 322 | 260 | 293 | 163 | 86 | 285 | 183 | 135 | 86 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 38 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — |
— | — | — | 75 | 113 | — | 68 | 129 | 20 | 16 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | NE 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 3 | SSE 6 |
688 | 615 | 833 | 665 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 340 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 192 | 229 | 211 | 392 | 1 |
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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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