
Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,948 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mooloolaba this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag for Mooloolaba. We’ve got some solid swell on the horizon, but the wind is gonna be a real pain in the arse for most of it. There’s a long gap of nothing surfable at the start, so don’t bother paddling out until later.
The first window of clean, surfable waves doesn’t open until Saturday morning, July 18th. That’s when we finally see some proper size push in, with a 8ft SE swell rolling in. The wind is blowing offshore from the S at 22 mph, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the surface clean. The wave energy is starting to kick off (1033), but it’s still a bit raw. The break is a bit inconsistent, and being a beginner-friendly spot, this 8ft+ stuff is getting into the ‘too big for learners’ territory. The water temp is about average for this time of year in the Mooloolaba area.
Saturday afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. The swell bumps up to 10ft from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the offshore wind holds. The combined energy jumps to 1598, giving it some proper grunt. This is big, powerful surf – only for experienced surfers. The crowd factor is a thing here; it can get busy, so be ready for a pack.
Sunday July 19th and Monday July 20th see the swell peak. We’re talking 10ft to 12ft from the ESE with a period of 10-11 seconds. The energy readings are through the roof (1543 to 2806), meaning this is strong, heavy water. The problem? The wind swings cross-offshore from the SSE, which is not ideal. It’s still ridable, but it’s not the clean, groomed lines we want. At these sizes, Mooloolaba is a serious challenge, and with the winds being a bit messy, it’s more of a grunt session than a classic day.
If you’re holding out for the *best* day of the whole outlook, circle Saturday, July 25th on your calendar. The morning session shows a 8ft S swell, but the wind is offshore from the S at 12 mph, giving us those clean, offshore lines. The wave energy is strong (734), and the SE swell direction is a good match for the break. The surf will be clean and powerful, and it’s just under that 8ft barrier, so it’s still accessible for strong intermediates. This is the standout – a proper, clean day with solid waves.
Sunday July 26th and Monday July 27th see the swell drop back to 5ft to 6ft, with the wind staying cross-offshore. It’s surfable, but nothing special. The energy is moderate (322 to 433). Tuesday July 28th and Wednesday July 29th have some small, clean surf in the mornings with offshore winds, but the swell is tiny (3ft to 4ft) and the period is long (11 seconds), which can make it a bit straight at the beach break. The energy is low (227 to 362). By Thursday July 30th, the wind picks up again and it starts looking poor.
So, the long story short: avoid the first week. The real action is the big swell from the 18th to the 20th, but it’s wild and windy. The absolute best chance for a clean, solid surf is Saturday, July 25th. That’s the one to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 544 | 447 | 436 | 573 | 641 | 728 | 1024 | 1591 | 1706 | 1055 | 1543 | 1967 | 2716 | 2806 | 1816 | 1437 | 1082 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:27AM1.40m | 9:07PM2.12m | 9:17AM1.41m | 9:52PM2.04m | 10:06AM1.41m | 10:35PM1.91m | 10:57AM1.40m | 11:18PM1.74m | 11:51AM1.37m | 00:00AM1.57m | 12:50PM1.35m | 00:42AM1.40m | 1:58PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM0.35m | 2:22PM0.13m | 3:42AM0.33m | 3:10PM0.17m | 4:26AM0.33m | 3:59PM0.25m | 5:09AM0.35m | 4:48PM0.37m | 5:51AM0.38m | 5:41PM0.50m | 6:35AM0.41m | 6:40PM0.63m | 7:20AM0.43m | ||||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | |
— | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | — | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | — |
19 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 37 | — | 10 | 1024 | 1591 | 1706 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1143 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | E 20 | E 18 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 9 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 4 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
2 | 4 | 39 | 464 | 544 | 447 | 436 | 573 | 641 | 728 | 19 | 3332 | 3084 | 1055 | 1543 | 1967 | 2716 | 2806 | 1816 | 1437 | 1082 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 160 | 439 | 211 | 211 | 595 | 714 | 170 | 552 | 795 | 425 | 886 | 923 | 815 | 842 | 748 | 486 | 307 | 307 | 170 | 34 | 170 |
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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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