Mullaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 153.21° E

Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.6° 

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


Mullaway surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 592 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mullaway in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight—this outlook for Mullaway is a tough one to call. The 16-day window is a real mixed bag, with long stretches of average to poor conditions and just a few windows where it might come together. The first couple of days are write-offs, with messy wind and rain. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations before things start looking up.

Alright, let’s get into it.

Saturday 15 August into Sunday 16 August – forget it. Cross-off and cross winds at 16 mph, a short-period 5 ft to 5 ft SSE swell with only 6 seconds between waves, and rain showers. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Combined energy is weak to moderate (167 to 237), but the wind just ruins it. Not worth paddling out.

Monday 17 August through Tuesday 18 August – still no good. Cross-onshore winds and rain. On Monday morning the swell bumps up to 6 ft from the ESE at 7 seconds, and the energy hits 548, which is moderate, but it’s messy. The guides give it a 1/10 at best. Choppy and cross-onshore. Not for surfing.

There’s then a gap of several days with nothing worth recommending, right up until Thursday 20 August morning. That morning, the wind swings to a light offshore from the west at just 3 mph, and the 4 ft ESE swell (8 seconds, energy 164) will be clean. It’s small, but clean. The afternoon turns into a cross-onshore mess again, so get in early.

Friday 21 August and Saturday 22 August – back to poor. Winds pick up, swell drops below 3 ft, energy drops below 100. These are truly flat and windblown days.

Sunday 23 August morning – another flicker of hope. A 5 ft SSE swell at 9 seconds, cross-off wind from the south at 12 mph, and energy of 328. The conditions are clean, but the rating is only 1/10, so it’s very ordinary.

Monday 24 August to Wednesday 26 August – more of the same. Tiny swell, onshore or cross-on winds, rain. Not happening.

Now, the highlight—Saturday 29 August afternoon. This is the standout of the whole forecast. Glassy conditions with a light SE breeze at just 3 mph, a 5 ft groundswell from the east with 10 seconds between waves, and combined energy of 608 – that’s moderate-strong. The guides call it “very good surf conditions” and give it the highest score in the 16 days. This is the one to circle on the calendar. For an advanced spot like Mullaway (a point break), that long-period east swell will wrap in nicely and hold shape. Look for those longer sets with clean, glassy faces. You might get some company though—crowds are often here.

Sunday 30 August morning – still decent with glassy conditions again, a 3 ft ESE groundswell at 10 seconds, energy at 259. But the afternoon gets blown out with a 12 mph cross-on.

28 August afternoon also gets a nod – clean cross-off wind from the NW at 12 mph, 5 ft east swell at 8 seconds, energy 306. The guides say “good surf conditions,” but it’s not quite the top pick.

So, if you’ve got patience, hold out for Saturday 29 August afternoon at Mullaway. That’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
1.8
SSE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SSE
6
1.7
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
11
0.9
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10
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
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E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
139
186
282
128
118
279
289
229
240
264
207
331
480
143
127
161
143
111
79
61
100
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
S
5
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
5
NNW
5
W
15
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
25
NNE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:44PM1.27m
1:01AM0.94m
3:13PM1.27m
2:54AM0.84m
Low Tide
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
6:34AM0.44m
8:19PM0.76m
7:28AM0.52m
10:37PM0.74m
rain showers
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5:22
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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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