Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Mullaway over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the first half of this outlook is a struggle. We’ve got a prolonged flat spell with very little to get excited about. From Sunday the 30th of August right through to the end of the first week of September, the waves are small, weak, and mostly messy. You’ll see a few sessions with clean conditions, but the swell is just too tiny to bother with. The combined energy readings are all in the low two-digit or three-digit range, which is weak to moderate at best, but mostly just a whisper. Expect a lot of days where you’re better off doing something else.

Now, let’s talk about the standout. The real glimmer of hope in this whole run is Thursday morning, 10th of September at Mullaway (point). This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a solid 7 ft south-southeast swell with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with a decent amount of energy behind it – the combined energy is a strong 1045 (moderate to strong). The wind is light from the northeast, so it’s just a light cross-onshore with small wind ripples. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is a point break, so it handles that longer-period energy well. This swell is over the 5 ft mark, so it’s getting up there – not for the beginners, but for the advanced crew, this is going to be the best of the fortnight. The catch is the tide might be a factor, so keep that in mind.

Following that, Friday morning, 11th September is a nice little bonus. The swell drops to 4 ft from the SSE with a 10-second period, but the wind goes glassy – that’s a major positive. The combined energy is 285 (moderate). It won’t be as punchy as Thursday, but for clean, fun-sized waves on a point, it’s a solid option. The crowd situation at Mullaway is often there, so expect some company.

After that, the waves fade out again through the weekend and into the following week, with nothing worth paddling out for. The energy drops right off, and the wind turns onshore and lumpy. It’s a real desert after the 11th.

So, if you’re hanging for a wave, hold tight for Thursday the 10th. That’s your best shot. Friday the 11th is a mellow backup. The rest is a write-off. Stay keen, the ocean will sort itself out.

Rusty.

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