Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NE 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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144
83
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Wind (km/h)
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15
NE
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
10
W
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
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5
WSW
15
NE
15
WNW
15
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10
ESE
15
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25
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20
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High Tide
5:40PM1.86m
5:46AM1.23m
6:34PM1.98m
6:41AM1.33m
7:21PM2.05m
7:30AM1.42m
8:05PM2.06m
8:16AM1.49m
8:46PM2.01m
8:59AM1.53m
9:25PM1.91m
9:42AM1.54m
10:02PM1.76m
Low Tide
10:40AM0.30m
00:19AM0.49m
11:41AM0.21m
1:09AM0.38m
12:36PM0.14m
1:53AM0.30m
1:26PM0.09m
2:33AM0.25m
2:13PM0.09m
3:11AM0.23m
2:58PM0.14m
3:48AM0.24m
3:42PM0.23m
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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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