Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with 544 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next 16 days at Mooloolaba.
Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak stretch for decent waves. We’ve got a short run of surfable stuff right at the start, then it’s a long, flat spell. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year.
The best window is from Tuesday the 21st through to Thursday the 24th. Tuesday afternoon kicks off with a 7ft swell from the east with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (767). The wind is a cross-off from the SE at 12 mph, so it’s clean but not ideal. Wednesday morning and afternoon are a bit smaller, 5ft and 5ft, still from the east, with a 9-second period, and lighter cross-off winds. The energy drops but it’s still okay (601 and 357).
The standout session is Thursday morning, the 23rd. We’ve got a 4ft east swell, an 8-second period, but the wind goes glassy – SSW at 3 mph. That’s clean, glassy conditions, perfect for a beginner or a longboard. The combined energy is moderate (207). This is your best bet. The swell direction is east, and the optimum for Mooloolaba is NE, so it’s not perfect, but that glassy morning makes up for it. Just remember, this spot is inconsistent and can get crowded often.
From Thursday afternoon onward, it’s a slow fade. Friday morning the 24th has a 3ft east swell with a light offshore from the south (9 mph), which is clean, but the energy is weak (106). Inconsistent and small. The rest of the period from Friday afternoon through to the end of the 16 days is a bust. You’re looking at waves from 1.0ft to 2ft, with combined energy barely cracking 100. There’s some longer period swell (12-15 seconds) in the second week, but the height is just too tiny to ride. The surf just isn’t there.
So, for the whole 16-day window, you’ve got a couple of small windows early on, with Thursday morning the 23rd being the pick of a thin bunch. After that, it’s a two-week blank run. It’s not unusual for this area to go quiet, but it’s a tough one. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 767 | 544 | 417 | 357 | 304 | 204 | 165 | 157 | 100 | 321 | 192 | 178 | 113 | 63 | 42 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:31AM1.26m | 3:07PM1.38m | 2:29AM1.15m | 4:10PM1.44m | 3:35AM1.09m | 5:04PM1.53m | 4:37AM1.08m | 5:49PM1.62m | 5:32AM1.10m | 6:29PM1.71m | 6:19AM1.15m | 7:05PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.74m | 8:09AM0.44m | 9:16PM0.79m | 9:02AM0.44m | 10:33PM0.77m | 9:55AM0.41m | 11:35PM0.72m | 10:44AM0.37m | 00:23AM0.64m | 11:30AM0.33m | 1:03AM0.56m | 12:13PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.48m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 767 | 378 | 417 | 357 | 304 | 204 | 165 | 157 | 100 | 11 | 92 | 178 | 113 | 63 | 42 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 11 | E 13 | ESE 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 177 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | — | SE 14 | NE 7 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SE 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | — | 29 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 544 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 321 | 192 | 265 | — | — | — | 10 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 160 | 170 | 160 |
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