Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
20.1° C
0.9° 

Mooloolaba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SE 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 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about Mooloolaba.

Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty quiet run for the next couple of weeks. There’s no real standout, and the swell is small and on the weaker side. Mooloolaba is an inconsistent beach and reef setup, so you’ll need to be patient. The waves are small, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the energy is weak to moderate at best, with combined energy readings flitting between 79 and 229. It’s not a write-off, but you’ll be hunting for a fun little wave rather than a proper session.

Let’s start with Monday 3 August. Monday morning shows a small 2ft SE swell with a 13-second period, so there’s a bit of groundswell pulse there, but the energy is only moderate (229). The wind is SSE cross-off, so it’s clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Monday afternoon stays similar, 2ft SE, period drops to 11 seconds, energy down to 180.

Tuesday 4 August morning is the best early window: glassy conditions with a 2ft SE swell, 9-second period, and only 101 energy. It’s tiny, but with glass and a light S wind, it’ll be as clean as it gets. Tuesday afternoon goes cross-on and poor.

Wednesday 5 August morning is glassy again, with the swell bumping up to 3ft from the east, 10-second period, and 204 energy. Still not big, but that’s the pick of the first week – clean, offshore options, and the waves might have a little more push. Wednesday afternoon turns cross-on and poor.

From Thursday 6 August through to Sunday 9 August, the swell stays small (2ft to 4ft) with periods of 7 to 9 seconds, mostly cross-off or cross-on winds, and energy between 79 and 216. It’s mostly poor or very ordinary. Sunday 9 August morning has a 4ft E swell with 8-second period and 195 energy, with S cross-off wind – clean, but not great.

The second week doesn’t change much. From Monday 10 August to Tuesday 18 August, the swell sticks around 2ft to 3ft, periods of 9 to 11 seconds, energy mostly below 160. The best of that later stretch is Sunday 16 August morning: 3ft E swell, 10-second period, 141 energy, and glassy conditions. Monday 17 August morning is also glassy with 2ft E swell, 10-second period, 127 energy. Tuesday 18 August morning has a 2ft E swell with 11-second period, 103 energy, and a light SSE cross-off wind – clean again.

For a standout, I’d point you to Wednesday 5 August morning. It’s the biggest swell in the window at 3ft from the east, with glassy conditions and 204 energy. It’s not a big wave, but it’s clean and the best on offer. The rest of the time, you’re mostly scratching around for knee-high rollers with a light wind. If you’re a beginner, those small, clean days are perfect for learning. The swell never gets over 5ft, so it’s fine for all abilities.

Crowds at Mooloolaba are often an issue, so expect company on those glassy mornings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
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1
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0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
14
0.6
SE
13
0.6
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
9
1
E
10
1
E
8
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
E
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
162
136
99
104
65
47
76
192
138
77
48
37
36
90
94
134
106
131
196
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
ENE
10
WNW
5
SW
10
ENE
10
W
10
S
10
SE
5
SE
15
S
20
SE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:24PM1.73m
10:51AM1.43m
11:01PM1.61m
11:40AM1.45m
11:43PM1.48m
12:42PM1.46m
00:34AM1.34m
1:59PM1.50m
1:44AM1.21m
3:25PM1.59m
3:16AM1.15m
4:39PM1.72m
Low Tide
4:50AM0.33m
4:46PM0.42m
5:27AM0.35m
5:39PM0.53m
6:10AM0.37m
6:46PM0.64m
7:03AM0.39m
8:20PM0.71m
8:11AM0.40m
10:01PM0.69m
9:28AM0.37m
11:19PM0.60m
rain showers
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6:26
6:26
6:24
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6:24
6:22
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5:20
5:21
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Temp °C
17
19
18
17
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18
16
20
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Feels °C
15
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15
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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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