Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
19.8° C
1.2° 

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


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Jul 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. I’m gonna level with you – this Mooloolaba stretch has got a lean run ahead. For the next week and a bit, the swell’s tiny and the conditions are ordinary. The good news is, after a long quiet spell, there’s a proper pulse lining up for the second week. Here’s the rundown.

First up, the outlook kicks off on Thursday the 30th of July. Thursday morning brings a small 2ft ENE swell with a short period of 7 seconds, and light offshore Southerly wind at 9 mph keeping it clean. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – feels like winter’s still got a grip. The combined energy is weak (62), and honestly, it’s just marginal at best. Don’t get your hopes up.

From Thursday afternoon right through until Tuesday the 11th of August, it’s pretty flat. There are a couple of mornings with clean or glassy conditions, but the swell stays below 3ft and the periods are short. The only slight blip is Sunday the 2nd of August morning when the swell bumps to 5ft from the ESE, but the period is a weak 6 seconds and the winds are cross-off – still poor. That afternoon, a long period 15-second pulse from the SE pushes the combined energy to moderate (420), but it’s cross-shore and marginal. Not worth a paddle.

Now, the standout – and I mean the only true one worth getting excited about – is Wednesday the 12th of August. The morning session has a solid 6ft SE swell, period of 9 seconds, and moderate offshore Southwesterly wind at 12 mph. That wind is a massive plus – it’ll hold the waves open and clean. The combined energy is strong (494). This is a legitimate paddle. The break is a beach and reef mix, so the longer period (9 seconds) should produce decent shape, and the offshore flow will make it look proper. Just keep in mind, with swell over 5ft, it’s bordering on too much for beginners. The afternoon on the 12th the wind shifts cross-shore and the conditions get tricky. The morning is the window.

After that, the 13th and 14th of August see the swell drop back to 3ft and below, with variable winds. The glassy morning on the 14th is a possibility but the swell is tiny (2ft) with a long period of 12 seconds – that’ll break straight on the beach sections, so you’ll want to find a bank.

To sum it up: the first 12 days are a write-off. Wednesday the 12th of August morning is the one to circle. Offshore wind, solid chest-to-head-high SE swell, and strong energy. It’s the only true standout in the whole 16-day window.

That’s all from me. Keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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200
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134
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24
125
111
112
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
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SE
10
SSE
20
S
20
SE
20
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25
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20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
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SSW
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0
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15
NE
15
WSW
10
SW
10
ESE
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:45PM1.90m
8:54AM1.35m
9:17PM1.87m
9:30AM1.38m
9:50PM1.81m
10:09AM1.41m
10:24PM1.73m
10:51AM1.43m
11:01PM1.61m
11:40AM1.45m
11:43PM1.48m
12:42PM1.46m
00:34AM1.34m
Low Tide
2:08PM0.22m
3:14AM0.33m
2:44PM0.24m
3:45AM0.32m
3:22PM0.27m
4:17AM0.32m
4:02PM0.34m
4:50AM0.33m
4:46PM0.42m
5:27AM0.35m
5:39PM0.53m
6:10AM0.37m
6:46PM0.64m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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