Mullaway surf break

Mullaway surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 AEST
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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
22.5° 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 Monday (May 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 25th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 25th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 25th May)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 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
2
2
0
2
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.3
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
10
1.2
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1724
1689
1505
1463
1488
1544
1556
1495
1299
1010
708
584
467
394
335
265
254
216
180
157
134
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
SSW
10
S
5
ESE
5
NW
5
SSW
10
ENE
5
N
0
ENE
5
N
10
SW
10
NW
10
E
10
WNW
5
SW
5
SE
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:20AM1.36m
4:45PM1.23m
4:21AM1.29m
5:34PM1.37m
5:12AM1.24m
6:13PM1.49m
5:56AM1.21m
6:48PM1.59m
6:36AM1.17m
7:21PM1.67m
7:13AM1.15m
7:53PM1.72m
7:49AM1.12m
Low Tide
10:13AM0.32m
10:29PM0.62m
10:55AM0.28m
11:34PM0.57m
11:32AM0.25m
00:26AM0.51m
12:04PM0.22m
1:10AM0.46m
12:35PM0.21m
1:48AM0.41m
1:06PM0.20m
2:25AM0.38m
1:36PM0.21m
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:54
9
1
3
1
2
4
1
1
3
10
1
Temp °C
20
21
20
19
20
20
19
20
21
20
19
16
15
18
16
14
19
18
18
21
20
19
20
20
19
20
21
20
21
22
22
21
17
15
17
14
13
18
18
16
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.3
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
Energy kJ
1724
1689
1505
1463
1488
1544
1556
1495
1299
1010
708
584
467
394
335
265
254
216
180
157
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.4
SE
11
0.6
ESE
10
Energy kJ
4
3
6
20
20
17
25
21
9
8
8
6
7
30
25
8
6
5
4
30
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.3
S
17
0.3
NNE
5
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.1
NE
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
7
6
6
6
6
21
19
6
52
5
7
8
19
3
4
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
NNW
2
0.2
SSW
2
0.6
S
7
1.2
S
7
Energy kJ
5
3
1
1
40
134
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
73
164
1
0
0
0
0
0
51
0
0
0
0
0
51
0
0
0
0
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
5
3
3
3
4
3
5
4
4
1
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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