Mullaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 153.21° E

Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.4° 

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


Mullaway surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, S swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mullaway this week:

The surf forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mullaway in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Mullaway’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly mate, we’re staring down a bit of a flat spell for the most part. Mullaway’s a point break that’s exposed to an ESE swell, but the stars just aren’t lining up. The water’s sittin’ at 67°, which is about average for the time of year – nothin’ crazy there. The swell energy’s weak for a lot of this run, with the combined energy values barely breakin’ triple digits for days on end. There are a couple of little windows where it might be worth a paddle, but you’ve gotta pick your moment.

Kicking off Thursday 13th, we’ve got a 5ft SSE swell creepin’ in with a period of just 8 seconds. That’s a short-period windswell, and with a cross-onshore breeze, it’s gonna be choppy. The combined energy is 300 – moderate – but the conditions are poor. Give it a miss.

Friday 14th sees a bit more size in the morning – 6ft from the south, period up to 9 seconds – but it’s cross-shore wind, and the score’s only marginal. That’s a no from me. Afternoon drops back to 4ft and gets messy again.

Into the weekend, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th are both full of cross and cross-onshore winds, with swell around 4 to 5ft. The energy’s bumpin’ up a bit (137 to 252), but it’s just not clean. Another write-off.

Monday 17th has the biggest swell of the week at 6ft from the ESE, period 7 seconds and combined energy of 467. That’s moderate energy, but with cross-onshore winds and rain showers, it’s a choppy mess. Too big and messy for beginners, and honestly, not much fun for anyone.

The whole week from Thursday 13th through to Thursday 21st is a long stretch of poor to marginal surf. There’s a couple of clean windows – like Saturday 22nd afternoon, when the wind goes light offshore from the west and the swell is 4ft from the NE, period 8 seconds. That’s a standout. Combined energy hits 218, and it’s glassy. That’s your best bet in the first week. Small but clean.

Sunday 23rd morning is another contender – glassy conditions, a 3ft ENE swell with a 9-second period, and combined energy of 189. It’s only knee-to-waist high, but if you’re keen for a longboard glide, it could be fun. Crowds? Mullaway is “often” crowded, so expect company at a point break this clean.

Then we hit a gap. Monday 24th through Thursday 27th is pretty flat, with swell dropping to 2ft and even 1ft. Energy dips to 80, then 41. Hardly worth wettin’ a line. That’s a solid four-day lull.

But hold onto your leggie, because Friday 28th morning throws a curveball. A 5ft SSE swell rolls in with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. Combined energy jumps to 567, which is moderate-to-strong. The wind is light and cross-shore, so conditions are clean. This is the standout of the whole outlook. For advanced surfers, that’s a solid session on the cards. That long period will wrap nicely around the point, but at a beach break it might straighten out – lucky for us, Mullaway’s a point. Keep an eye on the tides.

So, the takeaway: if you can wait, Saturday 22nd afternoon and Sunday 23rd morning give you clean but small waves. The real highlight is Friday 28th – a decent SSE groundswell with light winds. That’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
8
1.7
S
9
1.2
SSE
8
1
SE
7
1.2
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
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1.7
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1.5
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1.9
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ESE
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1.5
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8
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ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
355
469
188
104
112
181
277
183
279
386
403
356
362
402
421
270
191
291
250
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
25
S
20
SSW
25
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20
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20
SE
20
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15
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ESE
20
SE
15
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15
SW
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S
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SSE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:08AM1.38m
9:24PM1.85m
9:47AM1.42m
9:58PM1.73m
10:26AM1.43m
10:31PM1.58m
11:06AM1.41m
11:03PM1.41m
11:49AM1.37m
11:35PM1.24m
12:39PM1.31m
00:10AM1.08m
Low Tide
3:18AM0.09m
2:57PM0.10m
3:51AM0.09m
3:39PM0.17m
4:23AM0.13m
4:20PM0.28m
4:53AM0.19m
5:02PM0.40m
5:24AM0.27m
5:48PM0.54m
5:56AM0.35m
6:46PM0.67m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Mullaway Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mullaway provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mullaway can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mullaway 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 (Mullaway) 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 Mullaway 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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