
Surf Forecasts:
Mullaway surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gutted, honestly. The next couple of weeks are shaping up to be a proper test of patience for us here. The ocean’s got some energy in it, but it’s mostly messy and onshore, with a few windows of hope buried in there for the sharp-eyed among us.
The first real chance to get wet comes this Saturday morning, the 5th. Mullaway will be small, only around 1.6ft of south swell with a 9-second period, and the energy is weak (87). But the wind is light, cross-off from the north, so it’ll be clean and lined up. It’s surfable, but you won’t be hooting from the car park. The water temp is around average for this time of year, so it’s not going to be a shock.
Saturday afternoon and all of Sunday are a write-off. The breeze swings onshore and bumps it all up, and that swell drops right off. We’re looking at a few days of choppy, cross-onshore slop. Not worth the paddle.
Monday the 7th is where things start getting a bit more interesting, but it’s still not great. There’s a new SSE swell coming in at 5.6ft (616 energy), but the wind is cross-shore and it’s got a lot of chop on it. It’s a marginal call, and the tide might not play ball. Same story for Tuesday the 8th, with the swell actually building to 7.5ft and over 1000 energy by the afternoon, but it’s still cross-shore and lumpy. This is too big and messy for beginners, for sure.
The standout window in this whole stretch is Wednesday morning, the 9th. The swell has backed off a touch to 5.6ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, and the energy remains solid at 606. But the big thing is the wind: light northerly, cross-off, and the ocean is clean. This is the one to point the car at. Mullaway’s a fairly consistent spot, and with that offshore breeze and that size, it’s going to have some proper shape to it. Expect some decent walls for the better guys and girls.
Thursday the 10th is a different beast. The swell jumps to 8.2ft, but the wind is howling cross-off from the SSW at 25 mph. That’s a lot of juice, and it’s going to be heavy and probably a bit out of control. This is expert territory only, and even then, it’s a monumental paddle. The energy is huge (1173), but the conditions are marginal at best. We’re talking big, raw power here, not clean, rideable waves.
After that, it’s a slow, grinding fade. From Friday the 11th through to the 17th, we’re looking at a week of poor surf. The swell drops back under 5ft, the winds are mostly cross or cross-on, and it’s choppy. There are a few mornings with light breezes, like Saturday the 12th, but the swell is just too weak and the period too short to offer much. It will be a long week of staring at the ocean and kicking the sand.
There is one more flicker of hope on Friday morning, the 18th of September. A new SE swell pushes in at 3.6ft, and the wind is light and cross-off from the north, leaving it clean. The energy is moderate (248), but after nine days of slop, this looks like a small reprieve. It’s a morning session for the patient ones.
Beyond that, it dies off again into the third week. The long-range stuff is looking pretty bleak; there’s no major swell on the horizon. Honestly, if you haven’t surfed Wednesday the 9th, you might be waiting a while for the next decent one. The ocean’s full of energy, but it’s just not pointing our way cleanly until then.
Stay wet, stay patient.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | S 9 | NE 4 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSE 5 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
112 | 39 | 31 | 29 | 17 | 113 | 507 | 596 | 293 | 169 | 482 | 1024 | 1082 | 599 | 356 | 241 | 1131 | 1034 | 904 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:15AM0.93m | 2:54PM1.44m | 3:23AM0.87m | 4:26PM1.52m | 5:06AM0.95m | 5:34PM1.64m | 6:07AM1.09m | 6:25PM1.74m | 6:53AM1.24m | 7:08PM1.80m | 7:33AM1.37m | 7:46PM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:19AM0.46m | 10:17PM0.60m | 9:01AM0.49m | 11:38PM0.47m | 10:35AM0.43m | 00:27AM0.33m | 11:44AM0.32m | 1:06AM0.22m | 12:37PM0.22m | 1:40AM0.14m | 1:23PM0.15m | 2:11AM0.08m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SE 9 |
112 | 39 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 382 | 596 | 293 | 169 | 14 | 7 | 1082 | 599 | 356 | 241 | 34 | 33 | 635 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 23 |
11 | 15 | 23 | 29 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 13 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 19 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 6 | E 16 | S 21 | E 15 | S 23 | E 15 |
15 | 33 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 41 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | NNW 2 | — | SSE 5 | S 8 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | — | — | ENE 4 | SSW 2 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
— | — | 31 | 1 | — | 113 | 507 | — | — | — | 482 | 1024 | — | — | 11 | 1 | 1131 | 1034 | 904 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 280 | 0 | 1 | 164 | 0 | 1 | 214 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 382 | 145 | 65 | 354 | 1 |
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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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