Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 531 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 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 on the table for the next couple of weeks at Mooloolaba. Gotta be straight with ya – it’s not looking like a classic run. The good news? There are a few moments where it cleans up enough for a paddle. The bad news? You’ll be picking your windows carefully.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Wednesday the 19th of August. The start of the week is a write-off with messy cross-shore winds and poor surf. Come Wednesday morning though, things start to shift. We’ve got a 7 ft swell rolling in from the ESE, with a short, weak period of 8 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds from the SSE. The combined energy is sitting at 559 (moderate), so there’s enough push for a beginner-friendly wave. Mooloolaba is a beach and reef setup, and with this being an inconsistent spot, you take the windows when they come. It’s clean, and that’s the main thing. Crowds are likely here, so expect some company. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
That Wednesday afternoon drops off a bit in size to 5 ft, but it stays clean. Friday the 21st has a small 4 ft swell from the E, with glassy conditions in the morning – dead calm wind, S 0 mph, and clean. The energy is low at 145 (weak), but for a sneaky session on the longboard, it could be alright.
After that, things get pretty skinny. There’s a long gap from Saturday the 23rd through to the end of the month where the swell drops below 4 ft and the wind turns onshore or goes funky. Combined energy values dip into the double digits and low triple digits, meaning very weak, small surf. It’s not great for a paddle. There is a slight uptick on Thursday the 27th of August with a 5 ft swell from the SE, clean with offshore WSW winds, but the energy is only 224 (weak) and the period is a short 7 seconds. It’s surfable but ordinary.
For the very end of the period, around Monday the 31st of August and into September, we see a longer period groundswell from the E (13 seconds) but it’s a small 3 ft and the wind is onshore – not doing us any favours. The energy is moderate (374), but the conditions aren’t there to make it worth the effort for most.
So, the standout? Wednesday morning the 19th of August is your best bet. The 7 ft ESE swell, light cross-off wind, and moderate energy make it the pick of a pretty quiet fortnight. It’s not epic, but it’s the cleanest, most sizable option.
Stay tuned, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
223 | 408 | 417 | 437 | 385 | 464 | 385 | 426 | 279 | 334 | 226 | 161 | 270 | 191 | 193 | 160 | 142 | 149 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:37PM1.60m | 11:12AM1.47m | 11:10PM1.42m | 12:03PM1.41m | 11:44PM1.26m | 1:05PM1.36m | 00:24AM1.12m | 2:22PM1.35m | 1:26AM1.00m | 3:36PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.95m | 4:36PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:57AM0.31m | 5:12PM0.50m | 5:33AM0.36m | 6:04PM0.64m | 6:12AM0.41m | 7:15PM0.75m | 6:59AM0.45m | 8:54PM0.80m | 8:02AM0.48m | 10:23PM0.76m | 9:15AM0.48m | 11:23PM0.67m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 9 | — | — | ESE 13 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 43 | — | — | 35 | 133 | 79 | 111 | 113 | 161 | 270 | 191 | 193 | 160 | 142 | 149 | 142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 66 | 188 | 94 | 75 | — | — | 13 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
223 | 408 | 417 | 437 | 385 | 464 | 385 | 426 | 279 | 334 | 226 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 170 | 34 | 34 | 170 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 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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