Mooloolaba surf break

Mooloolaba surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 AEST
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Mooloolaba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 21st Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 21st Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.6
SE
0.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.8
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
2
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.1
E
2.1
ESE
2.1
ESE
2
E
Period(s) (?)786111115131211111111888899999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1621451574495332125786922721915199443499581737791699660631721
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
20
SE
20
S
20
S
20
SE
20
S
20
S
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:28AM
1.38
11:23PM
1.95
11:29AM
1.26
12:33AM
1.86
12:51PM
1.18
1:52AM
1.79
2:30PM
1.19
3:07AM
1.76
3:49PM
1.28
4:09AM
1.75
4:48PM
1.41
5:01AM
1.73
5:36PM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:27PM
0.37
6:10AM
0.65
5:24PM
0.47
7:35AM
0.68
6:36PM
0.57
8:55AM
0.65
8:07PM
0.62
9:59AM
0.58
9:31PM
0.61
10:48AM
0.51
10:38PM
0.56
11:29AM
0.44
11:34PM
0.52
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--
Sunset-5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20-
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rain showers
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cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
-12-12-2722111061144137
Temp. °C222220222221222219222120212122232120232219
Feels °C (?)181918191918191916191818181718191819191917
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Mooloolaba, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.

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