Mullaway surf break

Mullaway surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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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
23.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (May 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 22nd May)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
2
6
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
10
4
SE
12
4
SSE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.4
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
12
2
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
11
1.6
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
863
808
758
1048
2423
4055
4055
2758
2677
2282
2128
1809
1396
1016
1152
1072
1102
1072
928
836
629
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SW
5
SSW
5
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
11:05PM1.82m
11:34AM0.99m
00:02AM1.69m
12:50PM0.96m
1:05AM1.56m
2:19PM0.99m
2:13AM1.45m
3:42PM1.09m
3:20AM1.36m
4:45PM1.23m
4:21AM1.29m
5:34PM1.37m
5:12AM1.24m
6:13PM1.49m
Low Tide
6:04AM0.32m
5:01PM0.36m
7:10AM0.36m
6:06PM0.49m
8:18AM0.37m
7:30PM0.60m
9:21AM0.36m
9:05PM0.65m
10:13AM0.32m
10:29PM0.62m
10:55AM0.28m
11:34PM0.57m
11:32AM0.25m
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
1
2
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
17
18
17
17
19
19
19
21
21
20
21
20
18
21
20
18
20
20
19
20
20
11
13
12
11
12
12
15
17
16
16
18
17
15
20
19
17
18
19
19
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.5
E
10
3.5
SE
11
3
ESE
10
3
ESE
10
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.4
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
12
2
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
11
1.6
E
11
Energy kJ
219
223
211
212
48
2970
2129
1904
2282
2128
1809
1396
1016
1152
1072
1102
1072
928
836
629
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
8
23
4
4
3
2
5
21
18
14
12
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
10
0.5
S
13
0.3
SSW
5
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
17
Energy kJ
6
2
87
4
6
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
10
4
SE
12
4
SSE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
ESE
11
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
8
1.1
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
863
808
758
1048
2423
4055
4055
2758
2677
197
147
62
18
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
52
52
52
65
377
377
65
1
457
33
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
51
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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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