
Surf Forecasts:
Mooloolaba surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mooloolaba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Mooloolaba’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.
Right from the get-go, we’re kickin’ off Tuesday the 21st with some solid swell – about 8ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy’s a hefty 1086 (strong). But here’s the rub: it’s cross-off with a 12 mph SE breeze, and the call’s only “marginal.” Water temp’s sittin’ at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about a degree off. That afternoon it drops to 7ft, still cross-off, but still nothin’ to write home about. For beginners, that 8ft is pushin’ it – a bit too big.
Wednesday the 22nd drops off quick – 5ft in the morning, then 5ft in the arvo, both cross-shore with light wind, but the energy’s down to 417 and 357. The vibe is “marginal” – honestly, it’s pretty ordinary.
Now, Thursday the 23rd morning is where it gets interestin’ for a moment: glassy conditions with a 4ft easterly swell, 8-second period, and energy at 207 (moderate). The wind’s SSW at 3 mph, dead off, so it’ll be clean. But the swell’s pretty weak and short period – just surfable, nothin’ special.
Friday the 24th morning cleans up again: 3ft from the east, 8-second period, with a gentle offshore from the south at 9 mph. Energy’s 130 (moderate). It’s clean, but small. Afternoon gets messy with a strong cross-off.
Saturday the 25th morning serves up similar – 4ft from the ESE, 7-second period, offshore south wind at 9 mph, energy 170. Clean, but still only “surfable.”
Then from Sunday the 26th onward, it’s a slow fade. Sunday morning’s 2ft, energy 66 (weak), and the following week is a real desert – days and days of tiny, poor waves. By Monday the 27th we’re down to 1.0ft, energy in the teens. It picks up a fraction Thursday the 30th with 4ft from the SE, energy 234, but still just “surfable.” Not a single standout in the whole run.
The best of a bad lot is Thursday the 23rd morning – glassy, 4ft, offshore wind, clean as a whistle. It’s small, inconsistent, and Mooloolaba’s a beach-and-reef setup that rarely sees much more than this. For a beginner, that’s a nice window. Otherwise, you’re lookin’ at a long gap with barely a ripple.
For the kite crew, those bigger, windier days mid-week might look more appealin’ than paddlin’.
Honestly, it’s a lean stretch. But it tends not to stay poor forever around here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1086 | 767 | 544 | 417 | 357 | 304 | 204 | 165 | 130 | 124 | 90 | 208 | 153 | 127 | 80 | 51 | 45 | 13 | 9 | 32 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:58PM1.35m | 1:31AM1.26m | 3:07PM1.38m | 2:29AM1.15m | 4:10PM1.44m | 3:35AM1.09m | 5:04PM1.53m | 4:37AM1.08m | 5:49PM1.62m | 5:32AM1.10m | 6:29PM1.71m | 6:19AM1.15m | 7:05PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.74m | 8:09AM0.44m | 9:16PM0.79m | 9:02AM0.44m | 10:33PM0.77m | 9:55AM0.41m | 11:35PM0.72m | 10:44AM0.37m | 00:23AM0.64m | 11:30AM0.33m | 1:03AM0.56m | 12:13PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.48m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
3 | 131 | 378 | 417 | 357 | 304 | 204 | 165 | 130 | 124 | 90 | 58 | 153 | 127 | 80 | 51 | 45 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 10 | NE 8 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 53 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | SE 13 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 32 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1086 | 767 | 544 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 133 | 208 | 70 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 170 | 170 | 143 |
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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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