Mooloolaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

G’day, I’m Rusty. Well, we’ve got a bit of a slow burn coming up here at Mooloolaba. The first few days are nothing to get excited about, but if you’re patient, there’s a proper window shaping up. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to paddle out comes on Tuesday morning the 7th of July. It’s not a classic, but you’ll find a clean 6ft SE swell with a moderate offshore breeze out of the south. The energy is moderate at 646, but the period is just 10 seconds, so it’s a bit of a mishmash. For beginners, this is on the bigger side, but with the clean conditions it’s worth a look if you’re keen.

Wednesday the 8th sees the swell bumping up a notch. Morning starts with light rain and a 7ft SE swell, but the cross-off wind makes it messy. The energy jumps to a strong 1208, and the period stretches to 12 seconds. Afternoon holds similar 7ft surf, but the wind freshens and stays cross-off. It’s okay, but nothing special.

Now, Thursday the 9th of July – this is our standout. The morning session is excellent for experienced surfers. You’ve got a solid 8ft SE groundswell rolling in with a 11-second period and a clean offshore wind from the south. The energy is pumping at 1986, meaning solid, well-formed waves. This is too big for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’s the pick of the forecast. The break is a beach and reef setup, so keep your wits about you.

Friday the 10th is a split day. The morning is a flat 3ft – not worth it. But the afternoon comes alive: a 6ft SE swell, clean and cross-off with a gentle breeze, and the energy jumps to 1043. That afternoon session looks very good, and you’ll have clean lines.

After that, things drop off quickly. The weekend and the following week are small and weak. From Saturday the 11th through to the middle of the following week, we’re looking at tiny swell, mostly below 3ft, with very low energy (often under 200). The wind is light and variable, but the waves just aren’t there.

There’s a long quiet spell, with barely anything rideable until Sunday the 19th of July. That day brings a small improvement: a glassy morning with a 4ft ENE swell, energy at 162, but the period is short – only 7 seconds – so it’s weak and junky. After that, we’re back to small, weak surf through to the end of the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday morning the 9th is the big ticket, and Friday afternoon the 10th is your backup. The rest of this 16-day run is mostly a flat spell, so if you can only get out once, make it Thursday.

Rusty.

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