
Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, N swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Aug 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Mooloolaba for the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the surf is tiny and ordinary. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak energy through the first week, with nothing really worth getting excited about until we hit the middle of the month. There’s a gap of several days where the waves just aren’t delivering – small swell, short periods, and not enough push to make it worth paddling out.
The first standout comes much later, on the morning of Thursday, 14 August. The swell starts to build, with a solid 6ft groundswell from the southeast, with a period of 10 seconds and moderate wave energy (674). The wind is cross-offshore from the south at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. It’s a beach and reef setup here, and while the swell direction isn’t a perfect match for the optimum northeast, the size and wind combo make it the best of a fairly quiet run. Still, 6ft is getting a bit much for beginners.
Then, on Saturday morning, 15 August, the real power arrives. A big southeast groundswell pushes in at 13ft, with a very long period of 11 seconds and strong wave energy (5339). That’s expert territory – way too big for most. The wind is cross-offshore from the south at 16 mph, keeping it clean, but the size and the longer period mean it’ll be breaking fast and heavy. This is one for the experienced crew only, and with the beach and reef setup, it could be more suited to kite surfing than a standard paddle session. Rain showers are likely too.
That swell hangs around into Sunday, 16 August, still solid at 7ft from the east-southeast with a very long 12-second period and strong energy (1195), but by then the wind is picking up and conditions get more challenging. The following week sees the swell slowly drop, with cleaner but smaller waves returning by Thursday morning, 20 August – a nice 4ft southeast groundswell, 12-second period, light cross-offshore breeze, and moderate energy (430). That’s a decent option for a more relaxed session.
Water temperature is about average for the time of year – nothing unusual there.
Bottom line: the first week is flat and forgettable. The best window is the morning of Thursday, 14 August for moderate-sized clean waves, and Saturday, 15 August for the big stuff – but only if you’ve got the skills for it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
72 | 49 | 50 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 107 | 81 | 194 | 159 | 162 | 126 | 99 | 102 | 81 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 219 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:59PM1.50m | 1:44AM1.21m | 3:25PM1.59m | 3:16AM1.15m | 4:39PM1.72m | 4:40AM1.16m | 5:40PM1.86m | 5:46AM1.23m | 6:34PM1.98m | 6:41AM1.33m | 7:21PM2.05m | 7:30AM1.42m | 8:05PM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.71m | 8:11AM0.40m | 10:01PM0.69m | 9:28AM0.37m | 11:19PM0.60m | 10:40AM0.30m | 00:19AM0.49m | 11:41AM0.21m | 1:09AM0.38m | 12:36PM0.14m | 1:53AM0.30m | 1:26PM0.09m | 2:33AM0.25m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
72 | 49 | 50 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 107 | 65 | 194 | 159 | 162 | 126 | 99 | 102 | 81 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 123 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 10 | E 9 | E 10 |
5 | 31 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 81 | 51 | 55 | 54 | 23 | 29 | 45 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 61 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 8 | E 16 | SE 13 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 16 | ENE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 8 | S 8 | ENE 11 | SW 3 | S 9 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 |
5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 4 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | NNW 2 | N 4 | N 6 | SW 4 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 48 | 219 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 664 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 373 | 3 |
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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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