Mullaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 153.21° E

Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.5° 

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: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,121 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watchin’ this stretch of coast like a hawk. There’s a bit of a slow start, but the next couple of weeks have some real gems lined up if you’re patient.

We’re kickin’ off on Tuesday, July 21, with a solid pulse of east swell at 5ft, 10-second period, and a cross-off breeze from the SSW. That’s clean, punchy surf at Mullaway, a point break that’s gonna be feedin’ some nice lines. The combined energy is sittin’ at 552 (moderate) – plenty of push for a good session. This is a standout for the week, but it’s an advanced spot, so only the experienced crew should paddle out. The water temp anomaly is about average for the time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

That afternoon, the wind swings to the SSE and the quality drops sharp – not worth your time. Wednesday morning, July 22, clears up with a NW cross-off and the swell drops to 4ft, 9 seconds, still clean. It’s a decent mornin’, but not as meaty as Tuesday. The afternoons are a write-off with cross-on breezes through Thursday. Thursday morning, July 23, is clean but small – 3ft, 9 seconds, very ordinary.

Friday, July 24, is a no-go – short period, messy cross-shore winds. The weekend, July 25, is where it gets interesting. Saturday mornin’, Mullaway lights up with a 5ft SSE groundswell, 15-second period, and a clean NW cross-off. The combined energy cranks to 1176 (strong) – this is proper, powerful surf. That long period means the point break is gonna be smooth and lined up, with long lulls between sets. This is the second true standout, but it’s only for the experts – waves over 8ft? No, they’re just over 5ft, so still a challenge for most, but not terrifyin’. The crowd is often here, so expect company.

Sunday mornin’, July 26, is a weak shadow of that – 3ft, 10 seconds, clean but small. The whole week after that drops off. Monday, July 27, through Thursday, July 31, is mostly tiny, with poor winds and choppy conditions. There’s a stretch of nearly four days with no real recommendation – just small, ordinary waves.

Then, on Friday, July 31, we get a surprise: a 2ft SSE groundswell with a whoppin’ 19-second period, glassy conditions in the mornin’. The energy is 371 (moderate), but that period is super long. It’s small, but at a point break like Mullaway, those long-period pulses will wrap in cleanly. Not a standout, but a fun glassy session.

Saturday, August 1, has a 4ft SSE swell, 16-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, makin’ it marginal. The energy is 634 (moderate-strong), but the conditions aren’t clean. The week of August 2 has a couple of moments: Sunday mornin’, August 2, is clean with a NW cross-off and 3ft, 10-second swell – good but small. Monday afternoon, August 3, is a surprise: 2ft, 18-second period, with a fresh offshore WNW wind at 30 km/h. The energy is 533 (moderate), and the waves are clean and glassy. That long period on a point will be super lined up, but it’s small. Tuesday mornin’, August 4, is clean again with 3ft, 11-second swell. Wednesday, August 5, is glassy with 3ft, 11-second swell – clean and invitin’.

The best on offer? Tuesday mornin’, July 21, and Saturday mornin’, July 25. Both are Mullaway, both are clean, both have proper swell. The rest is a mix of small, clean windows and messy afternoons. Keep your eye on the long-range Saturday mornin’, July 25 – that’s the one worth plannin’ around, but it’s a week out, so not set in stone.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
4
4
2
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.3
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
7
1.9
S
10
1.6
SSE
15
1.3
SSE
13
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
1
SSE
12
1
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
808
494
417
340
244
234
189
150
113
84
139
193
710
1121
551
265
143
252
240
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
NNW
15
NW
20
NE
5
W
5
SSW
10
E
10
W
20
S
20
SSE
10
W
15
NW
10
NE
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
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
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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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
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Temp °C
17
17
17
17
20
19
17
18
18
16
14
14
13
17
18
14
15
16
14
Feels °C
14
15
17
17
17
16
16
15
16
15
8
8
10
13
15
11
13
14
12
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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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