Mullaway surf break

Mullaway surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 28 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
22.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Mullaway surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, E swell with 441 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Friday (May 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thu
4
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
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
1.7
S
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.7
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
543
441
434
277
188
162
216
151
115
90
346
147
54
37
35
65
61
64
84
48
60
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
NW
5
WSW
15
W
10
W
5
SE
10
W
15
W
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
ENE
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
SSW
15
W
5
W
10
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
High Tide
6:36AM1.17m
7:21PM1.67m
7:13AM1.15m
7:53PM1.72m
7:49AM1.12m
8:25PM1.75m
8:24AM1.10m
8:57PM1.75m
8:59AM1.07m
9:30PM1.73m
9:37AM1.03m
10:05PM1.70m
10:16AM1.00m
Low Tide
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
2:39PM0.26m
4:15AM0.38m
3:12PM0.30m
4:54AM0.40m
3:47PM0.36m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
1
Temp °C
15
22
20
18
21
20
15
20
20
14
17
17
13
21
21
16
22
21
15
18
18
13
21
20
15
19
19
13
18
19
10
15
14
10
16
19
14
20
20
12
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
S
8
1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.7
S
8
Energy kJ
543
441
434
277
147
162
216
151
115
90
178
147
54
25
35
65
61
64
84
48
60
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.9
NNE
7
0.7
S
6
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
NE
5
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
15
7
64
41
188
149
116
89
81
58
42
41
39
37
16
14
22
12
5
35
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
17
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
N
8
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.3
S
9
0.1
NE
12
0.3
SSE
7
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
E
12
Energy kJ
11
27
21
20
6
4
2
2
3
6
5
16
6
9
1
1
5
5
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
SW
3
0.3
W
2
0.4
SW
3
1.7
S
8
0.6
NNE
4
1
NNE
6
0.4
NW
3
0.3
W
2
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
2
3
9
1
2
346
10
65
2
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
51
0
0
51
0
0
0
0
0
25
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
2
3
4
2
2
1
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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