Mullaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 153.21° E

Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
19.7° C
0.6° 

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


Mullaway surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,250 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 20th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf at Mullaway over the next couple of weeks.

Monday 20 July is a total mess. We’ve got an 8ft ESE swell with a 10-second period, but a cross-on wind at 12 mph has it choppy and ugly. The energy’s pumping (1573 combined), but it’s not surfable. Afternoon is still cross and lumpy at 8ft.

Tuesday 21 July morning is your first real chance. A 5ft easterly swell, 10-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW at 9 mph. Energy’s moderate (542). The waves will be clean and lined up. The afternoon goes cross-on, so hit the dawn session.

Wednesday 22 July morning is clean again, with a 4ft east swell, 9-second period, and a light NNW cross-off wind. It’s small (272 energy), but glassy. The afternoon gets choppy.

Thursday 23 July morning is tiny—3ft east swell, 8-second period—but glassy with a light wind from the SSW at 3 mph. Energy’s weak (130). If you’re keen on a smooth paddle, it’s there. Afternoon goes onshore.

Friday 24 July is a write-off: 5ft SSE swell, 7-second period, cross winds, and chop.

Saturday 25 July brings a 4ft SSE swell with a very long 14-second period. It’s cross-shore and light, energy moderate (573). The long-period groundswell will wrap around the point, giving clean, shapey lines. Afternoon is messy.

Sunday 26 July morning is the standout. A 4ft SSE swell, 13-second period, with zero wind—dead glass. Energy’s moderate (370). The point will be peeling, long-period sets with easy paddling. Get in early.

Monday 27 July through Wednesday 29 July is small and windy. Swells from 3ft to 4ft, mostly short to moderate periods, and cross or cross-on breezes. A clean window on Tuesday 28 July morning (cross-off, 4ft SSE, 11 seconds) but energy’s low (223).

Thursday 30 July is a big pulse. A 6ft SSE swell with a 17-second period and 1122 energy in the morning, building to 1961 by afternoon. The wind is cross-off early, so the morning will be clean and powerful. This is expert territory—6ft on a 17-second period is no joke. Afternoon goes cross-shore and lumpy.

Friday 31 July morning sees the swell drop to 4ft, still long-period (14 seconds), with a clean cross-off breeze. Energy’s moderate (752). Fun, but not as good as Thursday.

Saturday 1 August morning is another clean option with a 5ft SSE swell, 14-second period, and cross-off wind. Energy’s high (942). This is solid, expert-level stuff. Afternoon goes cross-shore and messy.

Sunday 2 August through to Tuesday 4 August fades. Swells drop to 4ft and below, periods shorten, and the wind picks up. A few clean mornings (Sunday and Monday) with 4ft to 4ft SSE swells, but the energy is low and conditions are marginal.

Best of the bunch: Tuesday 21 July morning is the pick of the first week—clean, 5ft east swell, good shape. Sunday 26 July morning is the glassy, long-period gem for the second week. Thursday 30 July morning is the big one for the experts. Mullaway is often busy, so be prepared for company.

The water temp is 20°C, about average for the time of year.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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10
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10
1.6
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10
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
9
1.2
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9
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9
1.1
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9
1
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9
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8
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E
8
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SSE
7
1.5
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7
1.4
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
13
1.1
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
13
1.1
SSE
12
1
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1429
1020
808
494
417
287
249
235
189
150
112
86
180
192
315
280
447
433
378
311
231
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
N
15
NNW
20
NE
5
W
5
SW
10
E
10
WSW
20
S
15
SSE
10
WNW
5
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10
SSE
10
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5
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10
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10
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High Tide
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
6:01AM0.94m
6:45PM1.58m
Low Tide
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
11:42AM0.39m
1:33AM0.47m
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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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