Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
20.1°C
1.0° 

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


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 236 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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 at Mooloolaba are a bit of a struggle. We’ve got some small, weak waves hanging around, but the conditions are ordinary for a lot of it. The good news is there are a few fleeting windows where it cleans right up, and if you’re patient, there’s a moment or two that’s worth a paddle.

The first real chance is Wednesday morning, August 26th. We’re looking at a tiny 3ft ENE swell, and the wind is a light WSW cross-off at 3 mph. It’s clean, but the energy is weak (117). It’s surfable, but very ordinary – you’ll be on a longboard or a foamie, working for every little ripple. Wednesday afternoon goes glassy, with the wind dropping to nothing, and the swell drops to 3ft from the east. It’s a nice, calm session for a beginner, but still small.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are pretty much write-offs. The wind swings to the SSE and blows 9 to 16 mph, and while the surfaces are clean, the swell doesn’t have any push. Scores are low.

Now, here’s a quirky little standout. On Sunday afternoon, August 30th, the swell jumps to 6ft from the SE, but the period is a miserable 6 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 299 (moderate), and the wind is a strong SSE cross-off at 16 mph. The surface will be clean, but that short period means the waves will be fat, lumpy, and hard to ride. It’s marginal at best – definitely not for beginners, and even experienced surfers will be frustrated. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

The rest of the first week and into early September is a long, poor run. From Monday the 31st through to Saturday the 5th, the swell stays small (2ft to 5ft), the period is short (6-8 seconds), and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on from the E or ESE. The energy never gets above 208 (moderate), and the scores are rock bottom. Conditions are choppy or bumpy, and there’s no real quality to chase.

A brief glimmer shows up on Monday morning, September 7th. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SE, with a 7-second period, and the wind is a light SE cross-off at 6 mph. The energy is 243 (moderate), and the surface is clean. It’s still not a classic, but it’s a surfable window. Tuesday morning, September 8th, is also clean with a 3ft ESE swell and a light SW cross-off, but the energy is weak (86).

After that, it’s a slow fade. The last few days of the forecast are tiny, with 1ft to 3ft swells and glassy conditions on Thursday morning, September 10th, but the energy is almost nothing (33). Not worth the drive.

Overall, we’ve got a long stretch of poor surf, with a few clean but small moments on Wednesday August 26th and Monday September 7th. The best on offer is that Sunday afternoon August 30th – it’s the biggest, but it’s a messy, short-period bump. If you’re a beginner, stick to the Wednesday morning session. For everyone else, keep your expectations low and your wax ready for a change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.9
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8
0.9
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
1.8
SE
6
0.5
E
9
1.3
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
135
99
72
50
72
76
138
102
81
80
102
109
51
64
236
40
123
95
82
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
WSW
5
NE
15
SW
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
E
5
S
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
SE
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:45AM1.24m
7:09PM1.80m
7:20AM1.34m
7:40PM1.84m
7:53AM1.43m
8:12PM1.84m
8:27AM1.51m
8:44PM1.81m
9:03AM1.57m
9:17PM1.74m
9:41AM1.61m
9:51PM1.64m
Low Tide
1:08AM0.39m
12:33PM0.27m
1:36AM0.32m
1:10PM0.22m
2:04AM0.26m
1:47PM0.20m
2:33AM0.23m
2:24PM0.20m
3:02AM0.21m
3:03PM0.23m
3:33AM0.21m
3:44PM0.30m
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5:30
5:31
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Temp °C
19
19
22
19
19
19
18
19
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17
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Feels °C
19
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23
15
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16
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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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