Mullaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 153.21° E

Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
19.7° 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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 812 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Mullaway are a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ve got a real slow patch to start. But there’s some promise if you’re patient and pick your moments.

We kick off on Saturday, 1 August with a pulse of swell, but it’s not looking pretty. The morning has 5ft from the SSE at 9 seconds, but a cross-off southerly wind is making it messy. The combined energy is moderate at 393, but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-shore, but it’s still not great. The water temp is 68°, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit dramas there.

Sunday the 2nd is more of the same. Waist-to-chest high swell at 5ft to 5ft from the SE, but the wind is onshore or cross-shore and the wave energy is a bit higher, sitting at 591 to 716, but the quality is still marginal. Honestly, not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 3rd morning is the first real glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 4ft from the SE, but we get a clean, cross-off breeze from the NNW. The energy is moderate at 390, and the conditions are described as *clean*. It’s not pumping, but if you’re desperate for a surf, this is the best window in the first week. The afternoon goes to crap with a 12 mph onshore.

From Tuesday the 4th through to Tuesday the 11th, we’re in a proper slump. Swell drops to under 3ft, often below 3ft, with weak energy readings mostly in the double digits, like 79 or 83. The wind is a mix of glassy mornings and onshore afternoons, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. There are a few glassy windows, like Wednesday the 5th morning and Thursday the 6th morning, but the swell is tiny – 2ft to 3ft – and the energy is low. It’s a real lull.

Then we get a bit of a lift on Thursday, 13 August. The morning brings 6ft from the SSE at 9 seconds, with a cross-shore wind. The combined energy jumps to 614, which is solid, moderate energy. But the problem is the wind – it’s a moderate cross-shore, creating a cross-chop. The waves are there, but the quality is poor. Friday the 14th is similar, with 5ft from the south but again a cross-shore chop. Too rough for a good session.

Now, the real standout in the whole forecast is the weekend of 15 and 16 August. Saturday the 15th morning has a tiny 2ft swell, but listen to this – the period is 22 seconds! That’s very long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is a strong 680. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s clean. That kind of period will wrap nicely into the point break at Mullaway, giving you long, smooth lines, but the size is tiny. It’s more of a longboard or funboard wave. The next morning, Sunday the 16th, is even more interesting. The swell is 3ft from the SSE, but the period is 18 seconds, and the energy is 952 – that’s strong energy. The wind is light onshore, so it’s a bit of a gamble, but if that swell fills in, Mullaway could be firing with clean, long lines. It’s a week and a half away, so don’t lock it in, but it’s the best bet of the whole 16 days.

If you’re an advanced surfer, keep an eye on the 13th and 14th for the bigger swell, but the wind will be your enemy. Short-period swell under 8 seconds on the 16th afternoon is a write-off. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. The morning glass-offs are your friend, but the swell is just too small.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.5
SSE
9
1.7
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10
1.5
SE
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1.4
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9
1.5
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10
1.6
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12
1.3
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
383
511
373
335
442
672
377
286
101
47
31
49
57
42
44
120
126
214
307
237
154
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
10
E
10
W
10
NNW
20
NE
10
NW
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NW
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NNE
10
WSW
5
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NNW
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WNW
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WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
9:56PM1.73m
10:21AM1.29m
10:27PM1.65m
11:00AM1.31m
11:01PM1.54m
11:45AM1.33m
11:39PM1.40m
12:40PM1.34m
00:25AM1.23m
1:49PM1.36m
1:29AM1.07m
3:14PM1.42m
3:05AM0.96m
Low Tide
3:28PM0.24m
4:28AM0.20m
4:05PM0.30m
4:58AM0.21m
4:47PM0.37m
5:31AM0.23m
5:36PM0.47m
6:09AM0.27m
6:39PM0.58m
6:55AM0.32m
8:08PM0.66m
7:56AM0.37m
10:02PM0.65m
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5:13
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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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