Mullaway surf break

Mullaway surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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Mullaway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
23.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mullaway in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 23rd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SE
12
2.5
SE
11
2.2
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
2
SE
9
2
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
1
E
8
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1488
1428
1109
1070
664
560
439
353
226
204
136
103
79
79
130
87
65
54
61
51
94
Wind (km/h)
25
S
30
S
25
SSE
20
S
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
WSW
0
NW
10
ESE
10
W
5
N
15
ENE
10
WNW
5
N
10
E
10
ESE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
12:45PM0.90m
1:29AM1.52m
2:40PM0.89m
2:56AM1.46m
4:20PM1.00m
4:12AM1.44m
5:21PM1.15m
5:11AM1.45m
6:05PM1.31m
5:57AM1.44m
6:41PM1.45m
6:35AM1.42m
7:14PM1.57m
Low Tide
6:08PM0.49m
8:58AM0.48m
7:45PM0.59m
10:16AM0.42m
9:34PM0.60m
11:09AM0.34m
10:56PM0.54m
11:48AM0.27m
11:55PM0.46m
12:20PM0.21m
00:41AM0.39m
12:49PM0.16m
1:22AM0.34m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
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6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
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5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
1
1
2
7
8
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
21
20
20
20
20
21
21
21
20
21
20
18
19
20
18
20
20
18
21
21
21
16
15
15
18
17
19
19
19
18
19
18
18
20
19
19
19
18
17
20
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
11
1.2
SE
12
0.7
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
2
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
9
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
1
E
8
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
283
393
106
800
16
560
8
353
226
204
136
103
79
79
130
87
65
54
61
51
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.8
ESE
8
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
15
0.4
SE
7
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
5
4
25
8
4
7
6
97
62
2
32
1
75
1
4
11
2
2
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
N
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
4
2
2
4
2
12
11
7
4
4
5
4
3
8
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SE
12
2.5
SE
11
2.2
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
2
SE
9
1.8
ESE
8
1
SE
8
0.8
ENE
7
Energy kJ
1488
1428
1109
1070
664
439
116
59
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
73
214
52
12
110
12
12
12
1
1
1
0
0
73
0
0
51
0
0
51
27
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
7
9
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
5
5
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Mullaway, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 48 km (30 miles) away

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