
Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SE swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with E 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let's have a look at what's on the table for the Mooloolaba area. I'm not gonna lie to you, it’s a lean stretch ahead. We’re looking at over a week of pretty ordinary conditions before anything even starts to look like a proper surf. The first solid recommendation doesn't pop up until Tuesday the 8th of September, and even then it's a bit of a mixed bag.
The main break we're dealing with is Mooloolaba itself, a beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent and can get crowded. It's exposed to the swell but the optimum direction is from the NE, so we need that to line up. The water temp is sitting at about 68°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year, so you'll want the steamer if you’re heading out.
So, for the first week, forget it. We’ve got small, choppy, onshore slop from Thursday the 3rd through to Tuesday the 8th. It’s just not worth paddling out for. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the swell is tiny and weak, with combined energy readings barely breaking 77 (weak). It’s a write-off.
Then, on Tuesday the 8th of September, things get a bit interesting. The afternoon session shows a jump in swell to 7ft from the SE, with a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off, and the combined energy jumps to 392 (moderate). Now, that 7ft is getting up there – it’s in the expert-only territory for size, and the short period means it’ll be a bit bumpy and won't have that long-period power. But, it’s the best we’ve got in a long time. The setup might be more appealing for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer given the size and conditions, but if you're an experienced local, Tuesday afternoon is the standout.
After that, Wednesday the 9th of September morning is a weird one. The swell drops right back to 3ft from the ESE with a 6-second period, but the wind goes glassy. It'll be clean, but tiny. The energy is weak at 78.
Then we get another spike on Thursday the 10th of September afternoon. Another 7ft swell from the SE with a 7-second period, and a strong 35 km/h cross-off wind. The energy is up at 460 (moderate), but that wind is going to make it a choppy, difficult session. Again, maybe a kite day.
Friday the 11th of September morning offers 6ft from the ESE with a 6-second period and a clean cross-off wind. It’s marginal, but it’s the last of the bigger bumps before it fades again.
From Saturday the 12th right through to the end of the forecast on Friday the 18th of September, it's back to small, weak, and mostly poor conditions. There are a couple of clean windows in the mornings, like Tuesday the 15th with glassy conditions, but the swell is only 2ft and the energy is weak. It’s just not going to be any fun.
So, to sum it up: don't bother for the next week. If you're desperate and experienced, Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon is your only real shot at something with a bit of push, but keep your expectations low. Everything else is either too small, too messy, or both. It’s a tough stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 7 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 47 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 35 | 51 | 39 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 363 | 14 | 58 | 37 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:06AM1.19m | 1:39PM1.56m | 1:31AM1.07m | 3:12PM1.61m | 3:24AM1.05m | 4:28PM1.72m | 4:45AM1.14m | 5:28PM1.83m | 5:45AM1.27m | 6:18PM1.91m | 6:34AM1.41m | 7:02PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM0.65m | 6:25AM0.38m | 8:28PM0.70m | 7:44AM0.43m | 10:08PM0.63m | 9:18AM0.41m | 11:16PM0.51m | 10:35AM0.33m | 00:07AM0.39m | 11:37AM0.24m | 00:49AM0.29m | 12:29PM0.16m | 1:26AM0.22m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 25 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 |
27 | 47 | 24 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 39 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 13 | 14 | 58 | 37 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | E 10 | NE 6 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
4 | 28 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | NE 10 | S 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 10 | N 9 | S 10 | — | — | E 9 | SE 14 | E 9 | — | — | E 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 16 |
— | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 15 | 7 | 14 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NW 4 | — | NE 5 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | S 4 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | E 6 | E 4 |
46 | 4 | — | 17 | — | — | 14 | 50 | 35 | 51 | 17 | 52 | 22 | — | 29 | 363 | 124 | — | 29 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 160 | 3 | 0 | 160 | 8 | 160 | 650 | 83 | 3 | 170 | 33 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 0 | 188 | 0 |
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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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