Mullaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 153.21° E

Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.4° 

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


Mullaway surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,631 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mullaway in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at this one spot for a while. The vibe is a bit of a waiting game, but there’s some light at the end of the tunnel.

Right off the bat, it’s a pretty grim start. We’ve got a solid 12 ft groundswell hitting the beach on the 19th, but with a screaming 22 mph cross-shore wind, it’s just a lumpy, blown-out mess. Not worth paddling out for. That energy is massive (2638) but it’s all for nothing. The water temp is 68°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Wednesday the 22nd. Early morning, the swell has dropped to a clean, cross-off 4 ft from the East. The wind is light out of the NNW, keeping it tidy. The combined energy (257) is only moderate, but it’s a clean window. Wednesday afternoon goes onshore and choppy again, so get out early.

The pattern for the next week or so is all about small, marginal surf. We’re talking ankle-to-knee high stuff for the most part. The water is still clean on Thursday the 23rd morning with glassy conditions, but the swell is barely 3 ft. You’ll be scratching for a wave. There’s a long stretch of days where the score is low, and the conditions are just ordinary.

The real standout, and the one that makes this whole outlook worth it, is coming up on Thursday the 30th of July. I know it’s a week away, but it’s a beauty. The swell is tiny, only 2 ft, but the wind is a clean offshore (WNW at 12 mph). The combined energy is weak (60), but that offshore wind will make those little waves stand up perfectly. Mullaway is a point break, so it handles that long period (8 sec) swell just fine. It’s a bit of a session for the longboard or a single fin, but it’s going to be glassy and all yours.

Then we get a little spike into early August. The morning of Saturday the 1st of August has a 4 ft swell from the SSE with a 14-second period, giving it some real poke (566 energy). The wind is cross-off, so it’s rideable. The real gem, though, is the Sunday morning of the 2nd of August. The swell is only 4 ft, but the wind is absolutely glassy. Combined energy (290) is moderate, and that glassy surface will make it smooth as silk. Get out there for the dawn patrol.

For the rest of the second week, it’s the same story: small swells, and the wind is either onshore or just so-so. The Friday the 31st of July morning has a clean 3 ft wave, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Standout pick: Without a doubt, the Thursday morning of the 30th of July is the best on offer. It’s tiny, but that offshore wind at Mullaway is going to be a session of pure, clean lines. The Sunday morning of the 2nd of August is a close second with that glassy 4 ft swell.

Overall, it’s a slow, quiet period. Don’t expect any big barrels, but if you’ve got a log and some patience, there are a few heavenly windows coming up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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10
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10
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10
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E
10
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E
10
1.6
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10
1.3
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9
1.2
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1.5
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SSE
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8
1.1
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SSE
11
0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2520
2550
2214
1538
1112
792
484
407
280
235
199
153
116
90
125
192
306
188
201
230
86
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
35
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
5
SE
10
W
15
NNW
20
NE
5
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5
SSW
10
E
25
SSW
15
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10
SE
10
WNW
10
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10
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10
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High Tide
11:49AM1.24m
11:47PM1.51m
12:43PM1.24m
00:27AM1.34m
1:44PM1.24m
1:11AM1.17m
2:56PM1.26m
2:10AM1.03m
4:10PM1.32m
3:32AM0.94m
5:13PM1.40m
4:57AM0.91m
6:03PM1.49m
Low Tide
5:29PM0.43m
6:26AM0.27m
6:24PM0.57m
7:07AM0.34m
7:33PM0.69m
7:52AM0.39m
9:07PM0.76m
8:46AM0.43m
10:52PM0.73m
9:48AM0.45m
00:08AM0.65m
10:49AM0.43m
00:57AM0.56m
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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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