
Surf Forecasts:
Mullaway surf forecast from 2 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, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (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 level with ya—this 16-day window for Mullaway is a tough watch. It’s a classic point break, exposed to the ESE, and it’s rated advanced for a reason, but the swell energy and wind just aren’t lining up for anything memorable. The water temp is sittin’ at 67°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year—nothing wild, just your standard winter chill.
We kick off Sunday the 2nd of August with a bit of a whimper. Morning session sees a 4ft SE swell with a 9-second period, but that cross-shore wind from the south at 6 mph is mucking things up. The combined energy is a moderate 524—there’s some push, but the texture is all wrong. By the afternoon, it gets worse: onshore east wind at 9 mph and the wave shape just falls apart. This is a pass.
Monday the 3rd offers a small glimmer. The morning has a 4ft SE swell, 10-second period, with a light cross-offshore north-northwest breeze at 6 mph. That’s clean, and the energy is 397—still moderate, but the wind makes it rideable. It’s the pick of the first week, but honestly, it’s ordinary. Afternoon gets messy again with a cross-on NE breeze.
From Tuesday the 4th through to Sunday the 9th, it’s a real grind. Swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, periods are short (7 to 10 seconds), and the energy is weak—dipping as low as 49 on Tuesday afternoon. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore, with a few glassy or offshore moments that are too small to get excited about. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th have a couple of glassy mornings with the swell barely cracking 3ft, energy around 192—it’s surfable if you’re desperate, but you’ll be fighting for scraps.
The second week doesn’t turn the corner. Monday the 10th morning has a clean offshore WNW breeze at 9 mph with 3ft E swell, 9-second period, energy of 135—weak, but clean. Tuesday the 11th morning is glassy with similar tiny waves. Still, nothing breaks the 3ft mark, and the energy never hits the 200s after that. The standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday the 15th afternoon: a 3ft E swell with a 10-second period, cross-offshore WSW wind at 12 mph, energy of 159—it’s clean, but tiny.
Honestly, the best session in the lot is Monday the 3rd morning: 4ft of SE swell, 10-second period, cross-offshore wind, clean lines. That’s the one to aim for, but keep your expectations low—it’s not gonna be a classic at Mullaway.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
272 | 404 | 672 | 384 | 292 | 145 | 49 | 31 | 83 | 94 | 57 | 47 | 49 | 55 | 96 | 163 | 115 | 88 | 64 | 76 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:36PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:13AM0.38m | 11:36PM0.54m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 7 |
272 | 404 | 672 | 384 | 292 | 145 | 49 | 31 | 83 | 53 | 29 | 47 | 49 | 55 | 96 | 163 | 115 | 88 | 64 | 41 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 4 | E 10 | E 9 | S 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 16 | ENE 5 |
251 | 269 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 9 | 3 | 94 | 57 | 36 | 28 | 38 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 38 | 5 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | S 22 | S 21 | S 21 | S 19 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 18 | E 18 | SSE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | E 15 | NE 4 | E 16 | — | SSE 8 |
1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 5 | — | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | ENE 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | — | ENE 7 | NNW 2 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 16 | — | 76 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 214 | 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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