Mullaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 153.21° E

Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
20.0° 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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,967 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s shaking at Mullaway.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, with a few decent windows but plenty of ordinary days in between. The standout is a solid pulse of groundswell that hits on Thursday the 16th, but it comes with a serious side of wind, so you’ve gotta pick your moment.

We start off with a bit of swell from the south-southeast, but it’s a messy one. Thursday morning (9th July) has a 7ft swell from the SSE with a 10-second period, but a 15 mph SSW wind is keeping it cross-off. The energy is strong (1874), but the forecast says it’s marginal. By Thursday afternoon, the wind swings South and gets a bit cross, making it look choppy. Not a great start.

Friday the 10th is a step down in size, with a 6ft SE swell, but the wind is still a factor. Morning is cross-off from the South at 9 mph, keeping it clean, but the energy drops to 838. It’s surfable, but not the best.

Saturday the 11th is the first real bright spot. Early morning, we’ve got a 4ft swell from the SE, but the wind is light from the northwest at just 3 mph, which is cross-off and clean. Combined energy is 501, moderate. The report says “expect very good surf conditions,” so this is the one to circle. The swell period is 9 seconds, so it’s a solid mid-range wave. Crowds are often at Mullaway, so expect company.

Sunday the 12th drops right off, with a 3ft ESE swell and a light WNW wind in the morning, but the energy is down to 262. It’s clean, but small. By afternoon, it’s a 3ft swell with a cross-on wind from the SE, and it’s poor.

From Monday the 13th through to Wednesday the 15th, it’s tiny. Waves drop to 1.0ft to 2ft, with very low energy (14 to 74). Glassy conditions on Monday morning and Tuesday morning, and again on Wednesday morning, but there’s just no swell to work with. Not worth paddling out.

Now, Thursday the 16th brings a big change. Overnight, a strong 10ft groundswell from the SSE rolls in, with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1962. Thursday morning has a 12 mph SSW wind, cross-off, keeping it clean. This is the one to aim for, but be warned – this is only for experienced surfers. The 10ft size is pushing into expert territory, and the long period groundswell at a point break like Mullaway means it could link up nicely, but it’s powerful. By Thursday afternoon, the wind swings to SSE at 22 mph, and it becomes a lumpy, cross-on mess. Get in early.

Friday the 17th is a write-off. A massive 16ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is howling 28 mph from the SSE, making it a messy, dangerous ocean. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one. The energy is 11043 – very strong. Steer clear.

Saturday the 18th is still oversized and messy, with 12ft to 13ft swell and 25 mph winds from the SSE and S. Strong cross-shore chop. Not for surfing.

Things settle down a bit by Sunday the 19th. The swell drops to 7ft from the SE, with a 19 mph SSW wind, cross-off. The energy is 854, and it’s clean, but the wind is still fresh. Monday the 20th morning is the next decent call: a 5ft swell from the SE, with a light 9 mph SSW wind, cross-off and clean. Energy is 347. Good for a paddle.

The last few days of the forecast, from the 21st to the 24th of July, are small to tiny, with waves around 2ft to 4ft. The best of that is Tuesday the 21st morning, with a 3ft swell from the SE, glassy conditions under a light SW wind, and good energy for the size (206). Wednesday the 22nd morning also looks clean with a 4ft swell from the SSE and a light WSW wind.

The best on offer: Saturday the 11th morning is the top pick for the whole period. That clean 4ft swell with light offshore wind is going to be fun and well-shaped for a point break. For the bigger wave crew, Thursday the 16th morning is the standout, but it’s a beast and only for the experienced.

Water temp is around 68°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
1.5
ESE
11
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ESE
10
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10
0.9
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10
0.7
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0.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1124
636
680
731
530
275
563
320
200
161
70
32
36
85
23
28
39
6
70
997
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
S
15
S
10
SW
5
NW
10
NNE
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
SE
5
WSW
5
W
15
NNE
10
W
0
N
10
ENE
10
W
5
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSW
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
3:45PM1.39m
3:25AM1.11m
4:52PM1.54m
4:45AM1.06m
5:52PM1.70m
5:56AM1.06m
6:46PM1.84m
6:57AM1.10m
7:36PM1.95m
7:50AM1.14m
8:22PM2.01m
8:39AM1.19m
9:06PM2.01m
Low Tide
10:04PM0.63m
9:47AM0.28m
11:29PM0.54m
10:48AM0.24m
00:37AM0.42m
11:46AM0.18m
1:32AM0.30m
12:41PM0.13m
2:21AM0.21m
1:32PM0.08m
3:06AM0.15m
2:21PM0.08m
3:48AM0.13m
rain showers
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5:00
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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