Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the start of this stretch is pretty grim. For the next few days, we’ve got minimal swell and winds all over the shop. It’s not going to be worth paddling out for a wave that’s breaking at your knees. We’re looking at a real dry spell here, with nothing worth getting out of bed for. The first few days are a total write-off, so don’t even bother checking the cam.

We finally see a little pulse of energy around the 13th, but it’s small and the winds are just okay. It’s still not looking like anything to get excited about. That run of poor conditions continues right through the middle of the month. There’s a bit more swell pushing through around the 17th and 18th, but the wind is up and the quality is just not there. The period is short, too—not the kind of energy that makes a wave stand up and pitch.

Then, things start to shift late in the week. The 20th and 21st are where the light starts to show. The swell builds to a clean 6ft, and with a light cross-offshore breeze, the surface is going to be clean. The energy is moderate, with combined swell energy readings around 612 and 614 on the 20th. It’s still not epic, but it’s the first real sign of a proper surf. The direction is from the east, which is okay, but it’s not the optimum NE direction for this spot. Still, it’s a solid improvement.

The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd continues in a similar vein. There’s still surf in the 5ft to 5ft range, with clean conditions and lighter winds. The energy drops a bit, down into the 300s, but it’s still a decent wave. The standout day in this whole run looks like the 24th. We’ve got a 4ft east swell but the period jumps up to 11 seconds. That’s some proper groundswell energy, and the energy reading is back up to 401. With a mere 5 km/h SSE wind, it’s going to be glassy. This is the pick of the fortnight.

Just a heads-up though, this spot at Mooloolaba is a beach and reef mix, and it’s inconsistent. Long-period east swell can also just close out the beach breaks, so it might be a bit fat. But if you’re keen, that Monday morning session on the 24th is the one to pencil in. The water is currently a touch colder than usual for this time of year, about 68°F, so you might want a slightly thicker spring suit.

There’s a bit more energy around the 20th and 21st, but the 24th has the best combination of clean conditions and proper swell period. It’s a promise, but long-range calls are always less certain. Still, it’s the one I’d be aiming for.

Rusty.

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