Mullaway surf break

Mullaway surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 26 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
22.6° 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 27th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 27th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 26th May)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
4
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
12
2.4
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.1
E
12
2
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
1.1
S
9
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1488
1638
1581
1299
1141
865
764
651
543
432
424
371
273
226
161
158
181
349
238
193
211
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
NE
5
NNW
5
S
10
E
5
WSW
0
SSW
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
W
15
W
10
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
0
W
10
ENE
10
NW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
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
8:25PM1.75m
8:24AM1.10m
8:57PM1.75m
Low Tide
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
3:01AM0.37m
2:07PM0.23m
3:37AM0.37m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
3
6
6
1
2
5
3
Temp °C
20
21
19
20
21
19
20
19
18
20
18
17
20
21
17
19
19
14
17
16
13
21
20
19
22
22
20
22
19
16
19
16
15
17
17
12
16
14
10
15
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
12
2.4
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.1
E
12
2
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
S
8
1.1
S
9
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
Energy kJ
1488
1638
1581
1299
1141
865
764
651
543
432
424
371
273
226
161
103
181
349
238
193
211
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
9
0.2
SSE
17
0.1
SE
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
S
15
0.4
SSW
6
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
20
17
25
21
9
8
8
6
7
29
10
9
3
4
13
158
125
67
49
48
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
S
14
0.1
NE
10
0.5
S
13
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
12
Energy kJ
6
6
6
6
5
20
6
5
20
5
5
5
4
4
89
2
3
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.6
NW
3
0.8
N
6
0.3
WNW
2
0.5
SW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
5
9
47
1
6
25
3
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
28
0
0
51
0
0
5
0
0
0
5
5
0
0
0
1
0
0
51
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
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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