Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s see what we’ve got down at Mullaway over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows worth paddling out for.

The forecast starts with a bit of a slow grind. Monday morning has some 5ft swell from the SSE, but the wind is cross-on from the SSE, making it a bit lumpy. The wave energy is moderate, but the conditions are just marginal. Monday afternoon actually goes onshore and drops off, so it’s not a goer.

Tuesday looks pretty rough. The wind cranks up from the south at 18 mph, whipping up a cross-shore chop. There’s a bit of size Tuesday afternoon, with 7ft SSE swell, but the energy is starting to build while the wind wrecks it. Not one for the paddleboard.

Wednesday morning sees a bit of a break. The wind swings light from the north, giving us a cross-shore breeze. The swell drops to 5ft from the SE, with a moderate energy. Still a bit marginal, but the wind is light, so it’s the most promising early window. The break is a point, so it can handle the SE swell direction, which is off the optimum (ESE), but it’s worth a look.

Thursday is where things get interesting, but only for the brave. The swell jumps up to 10ft from the SSE on Thursday morning, with strong energy. However, the south wind is howling at 22 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop. This is expert-only territory – over 8ft – and the conditions are too rough for a good paddle. Honestly, this setup looks more like a kite-surfing day than a surfing day. Thursday afternoon stays big but windy.

Friday, September 11th, is the standout. The swell is 10ft from the south, with a period of 11 seconds, giving it some real power. The combined energy is massive. The wind is from the south at 16 mph, which is a cross-shore. For a point break like Mullaway, this is a solid, powerful groundswell. The period is long enough to shape up nicely, but the size means it’s only for the experienced crowd. Expect a crowd here, as it’s often busy. The water temp is 68°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Saturday morning, September 12th, offers a slightly smaller option. The swell drops to 7ft from the SSE, with a period of 8 seconds (shorter, more windswell). The wind is cross-offshore from the south, which is a major positive for clean faces. The energy is still moderate. It’s a bit more manageable for strong intermediates, but still a proper session.

After that, the surf fades. Sunday has a 4ft SE swell with light cross-on wind, but it’s marginal. From Monday, September 14th, through to the end of the forecast, the swell drops under 3ft and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday, September 15th, where the wind goes glassy early, but the swell is only 1ft – not enough to surf.

So, the long story short: the first week is a write-off for clean surf, with a couple of big, windy days for experts. Friday, September 11th, is your best bet for a solid, powerful point break session, but it’s big and there will be a crowd. Saturday morning the 12th is your next best for cleaner, slightly smaller waves. After that, it’s a long wait for the next pulse.

Rusty

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