Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
23.1°C
0.8° 

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


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 4s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with 503 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 4s 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mooloolaba in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 4s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 4s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
10
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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5
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E
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5
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1.8
E
7
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7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
115
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35
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70
102
45
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228
503
412
335
302
205
262
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNE
15
NW
15
NNE
20
N
10
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
15
NW
15
NNE
10
E
10
NW
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:47PM1.66m
8:16AM1.79m
8:19PM1.57m
8:52AM1.79m
8:50PM1.46m
9:29AM1.76m
9:21PM1.34m
10:08AM1.69m
9:52PM1.21m
10:50AM1.61m
10:27PM1.09m
11:37AM1.53m
11:12PM0.98m
Low Tide
1:46PM0.24m
1:56AM0.13m
2:26PM0.29m
2:26AM0.13m
3:06PM0.36m
2:56AM0.16m
3:46PM0.45m
3:26AM0.22m
4:29PM0.55m
3:57AM0.29m
5:20PM0.63m
4:32AM0.38m
6:26PM0.69m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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