Mooloolaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.68° S 153.12° E

Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mooloolaba sea temperature is
20.6° C
0.6° 

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


Mooloolaba surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,740 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here.

Alright, let's have a look at what's on the cards for us over the next few weeks. The forecast period kicks off on Saturday, 18th July, and we've got a mix of solid swell and tricky winds to start with.

The first real action comes in on Saturday morning at Mooloolaba (Sunshine Coast). We're looking at a clean 8ft swell from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds and a fresh offshore breeze out of the south at 19 mph. The water's sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate at 837, so there's some push there. The waves will be a bit raw and not super clean, but it's surfable for the crew who don't mind a bit of wind. This swell builds through the day, hitting 8ft in the afternoon with energy jumping to 1294, but the wind holds offshore, so it's still rideable.

Sunday, 19th July, is a different story. The swell jumps up to a solid 12ft from the SE, with a 10-second period, and the energy is pumping hard at 2600. But the wind is a strong 25 mph from the SSE, blowing cross-offshore. That's a lot of chop and power – this is expert territory only. The beach and reef setup here will be a washing machine, probably more suited to the kite crew than paddle surfing. The same goes for Monday, 20th July, with the swell hanging around 10ft but the wind still howling from the SE at 19 mph, giving us clean but messy conditions.

The standout of the whole period, if you're patient, is actually Thursday morning, 23rd July. The swell drops right back to a modest 3ft from the E, with an 8-second period, and the energy is weak at 130. But the real magic is the wind: glassy, zero wind, just a slight air. That's a rare treat for a beach break. The waves will be small and clean, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. It won't be pumping, but it will be pure. Just be aware that Mooloolaba is inconsistent and can be crowded, so get there early.

After that, the surf drops off significantly. Friday, 24th July, sees a bump back up to 8ft from the SE, but with a short 8-second period and fresh cross-offshore winds, it's not great. The rest of the run is a real dud. From Saturday, 25th July, all the way through to Friday, 31st July, the swell is tiny, the energy is low (mostly under 250), and the quality is poor. There's a solid 10-day gap with no real recommendations. A few morning sessions on the 26th and 27th might offer a little 3ft or 2ft wave with offshore winds, but it's marginal at best.

Looking further out, Saturday, 1st August, we see a bit of life again with a 6ft swell from the NE, but the period is a weak 7 seconds and the energy is only 311. The wind is cross-offshore, so it's a maybe, but not a standout. The rest of the first week of August stays small and ordinary.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is that glassy Thursday morning, 23rd July, for a clean, small session. If you want more size, the early weekend of the 18th-19th has power, but the wind is a battle. The long-range stuff on the 1st of August is promising but not certain. Keep your eyes on the sky.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
828
1286
1949
2600
2592
2119
1817
1677
1106
939
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495
389
278
187
127
100
76
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305
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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35
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:57AM1.40m
11:18PM1.74m
11:51AM1.37m
00:00AM1.57m
12:50PM1.35m
00:42AM1.40m
1:58PM1.35m
1:31AM1.26m
3:07PM1.38m
2:29AM1.15m
4:10PM1.44m
3:35AM1.09m
5:04PM1.53m
Low Tide
4:48PM0.37m
5:51AM0.38m
5:41PM0.50m
6:35AM0.41m
6:40PM0.63m
7:20AM0.43m
7:53PM0.74m
8:09AM0.44m
9:16PM0.79m
9:02AM0.44m
10:33PM0.77m
9:55AM0.41m
11:35PM0.72m
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Temp °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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