Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 884 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s see what’s cooking.
First up, Mooloolaba. It’s a beach and reef setup, but don’t get too excited just yet. The next few days are looking pretty average. We’ve got a bit of swell around, but nothing that’s really firing. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday the 19th of September. That morning, we’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the southeast, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the SSE, which means it’s going to be clean. The combined energy is pumping at 1016, so there’s plenty of power. This is the standout. It’s a big day, though – over 8ft, so this is one for the experienced crew only. The swell direction is southeast, which is a good match for the break’s optimum.
Before that, the week prior is a bit of a write-off. There’s some small, weak swell from the 14th to the 17th, but it’s all under 3ft and the conditions are just ordinary. Nothing worth paddling out for.
After the 19th, things drop off again. The 20th has some leftover swell, but it’s dropping and the wind goes cross-shore, so it’s not going to be as good. The following week, around the 23rd and 24th, we see a longer period swell (11 seconds) coming in from the ESE, but it’s a bit onshore and the energy is moderate. It’s a marginal call at best.
So, the bottom line: if you’re an expert, circle Saturday the 19th of September. That’s your day. The rest of the window is pretty quiet, with a few small, clean windows but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. For the beginners, it’s a no-go on that big day, and the other days are too small to be worthwhile.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 47 | 469 | 884 | 368 | 331 | 311 | 254 | 230 | 163 | 157 | 131 | 152 | 79 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 51 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:02PM1.94m | 7:17AM1.53m | 7:42PM1.92m | 7:58AM1.62m | 8:19PM1.85m | 8:38AM1.67m | 8:53PM1.74m | 9:17AM1.67m | 9:25PM1.60m | 9:55AM1.64m | 9:56PM1.45m | 10:36AM1.58m | 10:26PM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:26AM0.22m | 1:17PM0.12m | 2:01AM0.17m | 2:00PM0.12m | 2:34AM0.16m | 2:42PM0.18m | 3:06AM0.17m | 3:23PM0.27m | 3:36AM0.20m | 4:04PM0.39m | 4:07AM0.25m | 4:46PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 19 | 47 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 79 | 62 | 7 | 62 | 62 | 51 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 15 | — | E 15 | — | NE 14 | NE 15 | NE 16 | NE 15 | E 20 | E 13 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | NE 16 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 20 | E 20 | E 13 | E 12 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 11 | 17 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 469 | 884 | 368 | 331 | 311 | 254 | 230 | 163 | 157 | 131 | 152 | 60 | — | 62 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 486 | 486 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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