Mullaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 153.21° E

Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.5° 

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: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
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, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Mullaway (Mullaway) – a point break that’s exposed to swell and works best with an ESE direction. The water’s sitting at 67°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The honest truth is, this outlook is a tough one. For the first nine days, from Thursday morning 13 August right through to the evening of Friday 21 August, the surf is almost non-existent in terms of quality. The wave energy is weak (360) on that opening Thursday morning, with a 5ft swell from the south and a short, gutless 8-second period, plus a cross wind that’s making it messy. It’s a frustrating run – days of poor conditions, onshore winds, and choppy seas. The energy does tick up moderately on Friday 14 August morning (760) with a 6ft south swell, but the wind is still cross, and the score is low. We’re looking at a long, blank stretch with no real standouts until the second week.

Then things get interesting. The first real glimmer comes on Saturday morning 22 August. The wind swings north at 9 mph, cross-off, and the surf cleans right up. The swell is 5ft from the east with a 9-second period, and the energy is moderate (345). Conditions are clean, and this is the standout moment of the whole forecast – a solid, surfable window with good shape. The swell direction is close to the optimum ESE, which is a bonus for this point break. Crowds are often here, so expect some company, but the quality makes it worth it.

Sunday 23 August keeps the good vibes rolling. The morning brings some clouds, a light northwesterly at 6 mph (cross-off), and a 4ft east swell with a 9-second period, energy at 253. The afternoon is even better – clear skies, a light NNW breeze at 6 mph (cross-off), and a 4ft ENE swell with a 10-second period, energy at 341. Both sessions are clean, and the afternoon looks the pick of the weekend.

After that, the wind turns sour again from Monday 24 August through to Wednesday 27 August, with cross-shore breezes and dropping swell (2ft to 4ft, mostly weak energy under 200). Not worth paddling out.

The final day of the forecast, Friday morning 28 August, shows a pulse of energy. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSE with a 11-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (761), and the wind is south at 16 mph, cross-off, keeping things clean. The swell direction isn’t ideal for Mullaway’s optimum ESE, but for a point break, a longer-period SSE swell can still hold some good lines. This is a promising but less certain long-range highlight – keep an eye on it.

Bottom line: if you’re keen, the only real windows are Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, and maybe keep an eye on Friday 28 August. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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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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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.7
S
8
1.7
S
9
1.2
SSE
8
1.3
S
8
1.1
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.5
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SSE
7
2.1
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7
1.9
ESE
7
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ESE
8
1.6
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8
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ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
223
232
392
480
192
212
132
110
167
188
227
479
382
337
287
287
263
222
193
204
147
Wind (km/h)
5
S
20
SSE
10
WSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
25
S
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
8:47PM1.93m
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
2:14PM0.08m
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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5:20
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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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