
Surf Forecasts:
Mullaway surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Mullaway over the next couple of weeks.
If you’re looking for a proper session, this stretch is gonna have a real split personality. The first week is mostly small and pretty ordinary, but the second week is where the serious juice kicks in. For a point break, Mullaway is a fairly consistent spot, so there’s always hope.
First up, Tuesday 4th August morning is a bit of a tease. We’ve got a tiny 2ft wave from the ESE with a 8 second period, but the wind is a light cross-off from the NW, so it’s clean. The combined energy is weak (98), so it’s small and weak. Not much to get excited about, but it’s a paddle.
Wednesday 5th August morning is a step up. The swell is a bit bigger at 2ft from the E, with a 10 second period, and the wind is glassy from the S. That’s a beautiful thing. The energy is moderate (102), and the conditions are glassy. For a point break, these long-period, straight lines can be a bit tricky, but with the wind like that, it’s a good chance for a clean, fun wave.
Thursday 6th and Friday 7th are pretty lacklustre, with tiny swell and poor conditions. Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th bring a bit of size but with messy winds. Saturday is a write-off, and Sunday 9th morning has a 3ft E swell with a 9 second period and a cross-off from the NNW, but the combined energy is moderate (171) and the scores are low. It’s surfable but not worth the drive.
Now, Monday 10th August morning is a real highlight. The wind is glassy from the W, the swell is 3ft from the ENE with a 9 second period, and the energy is moderate (140). The conditions are glassy, clean, and the point should be lining up nicely. This is the best session of the first week.
Tuesday 11th August morning is another standout. We’ve got a 4ft S swell with a short, punchy 7 second period, but it’s dead calm – glassy. The combined energy is strong (327), and the conditions are glassy. This is a proper window for a clean, punchy wave. It’s a bit small for advanced, but for most surfers, it’s a gem.
The second week is where Mullaway gets serious. Thursday 14th August morning starts a run of big, powerful swell. We’ve got a 7ft SSE swell with an 11 second period, and the wind is a cross-off from the SSW. The combined energy is very strong (1256), and the conditions are clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and for a point break, that’s a proper setup. The afternoon is similar at 8ft, but it’s still clean. This is big, strong, and for experts only.
Friday 15th August morning is huge: 10ft from the S with a 10 second period, and a cross-off from the S. The energy is massive (3133), and the conditions are clean. This is a serious, powerful swell. The afternoon is a bit messy with a cross-on, but the morning is outstanding for experienced surfers.
Saturday 16th August morning is again 10ft from the SSE with an 11 second period, and a cross-off from the S. The energy is very strong (2023), and the conditions are clean.
The absolute standout, though, is Monday 17th August morning. We’ve got 10ft from the SE with a 10 second period, and the wind is glassy from the SE. The combined energy is very strong (1693), and the conditions are glassy. For a point break, this is a dream scenario. It’s big, powerful, and perfectly clean. This is only for experts, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the best session of the entire outlook.
The run continues with dropping size through Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th, but the wind gets a bit messy. The early part of the second week is the clear winner.
So, if you can wait, the 14th to the 17th of August are the real deal. The 11th is a nice little warm-up, but the 17th is the one to block out.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 30 | 88 | 90 | 56 | 46 | 23 | 18 | 38 | 52 | 63 | 51 | 48 | 32 | 116 | 194 | 211 | 271 | 173 | 138 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:45AM1.33m | 11:39PM1.40m | 12:40PM1.34m | 00:25AM1.23m | 1:49PM1.36m | 1:29AM1.07m | 3:14PM1.42m | 3:05AM0.96m | 4:36PM1.53m | 4:46AM0.95m | 5:44PM1.68m | 6:01AM1.02m | 6:38PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM0.47m | 6:09AM0.27m | 6:39PM0.58m | 6:55AM0.32m | 8:08PM0.66m | 7:56AM0.37m | 10:02PM0.65m | 9:13AM0.38m | 11:36PM0.54m | 10:34AM0.34m | 00:38AM0.40m | 11:42AM0.26m | 1:25AM0.27m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
45 | 30 | 88 | 90 | 56 | 46 | 23 | 18 | 27 | 52 | 63 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 116 | 194 | 211 | 271 | 173 | 138 | 133 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 4 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 |
45 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 38 | 30 | 12 | 51 | 48 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | NE 4 | E 18 | SE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 4 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 15 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 4 | E 15 | E 15 | S 8 | S 7 | E 13 | S 4 |
4 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | SE 3 | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 2 | SW 3 | SE 3 | — |
2 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 9 | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | — | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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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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