Surf Forecasts:
Mullaway surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NNE 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 (Aug 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Mullaway are looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We’re not talking about a total washout, but there’s no real standout swell to get excited about. The whole period is a bit of a struggle, with lots of days where you’ll be sitting on your board wondering if you should’ve just stayed in bed. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is right on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The most promising window is around the morning of Saturday, August 24th. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell coming from the SE, with a short period of 6 seconds, so it’s not going to be packing much punch. The wind is glassy, which is a huge plus – it’ll be smooth as silk out there. The combined energy is a moderate 182, so there’s a little bit of push, but it’s not going to be a day for the record books. This is about as good as it gets, and it’s still pretty ordinary. Mullaway is a point break that needs a decent swell to work, and this one’s barely ticking over. It’s best for advanced surfers, and with the crowds often around, you’ll have some company. The swell direction is from the ESE, which is not ideal for the optimum direction of ESE, but it’s close enough to keep it surfable.
After that, the outlook drops off a cliff. The morning of Tuesday, August 27th, gives you a 3 ft swell from the E, but with onshore winds, it’s going to be a mess. The combined energy jumps to 235, but it’s all wind chop and no shape. The rest of the week is a parade of cross-onshore winds, small swells, and poor conditions. The whole thing is a bit of a drag.
Looking further out, the morning of Friday, August 30th, offers a bit of hope with a 3 ft SSE swell riding a 12-second period, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph from the S, making it a cross-off. The combined energy is a moderate 338, but that wind is going to tear it up. It’s just not worth the drive.
Honestly, if you’re a beginner, stay home. The swell never gets above 5 ft, so it’s not too big, but the quality is so poor it’s not worth the paddle. For the advanced crew, there’s nothing here that’ll get your heart racing. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off. The surf is small, the wind is mostly wrong, and the consistency is just not there. It’s a tough run, but that’s Mullaway sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 61 | 37 | 95 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 119 | 72 | 88 | 62 | 77 | 188 | 221 | 159 | 131 | 165 | 137 | 131 | 149 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:13PM1.27m | 2:54AM0.84m | 4:39PM1.33m | 4:55AM0.87m | 5:39PM1.43m | 5:58AM0.95m | 6:22PM1.53m | 6:39AM1.05m | 6:57PM1.62m | 7:13AM1.15m | 7:29PM1.70m | 7:44AM1.25m | 7:59PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:37PM0.74m | 8:54AM0.57m | 11:58PM0.64m | 10:24AM0.54m | 00:39AM0.54m | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:08AM0.44m | 12:15PM0.38m | 1:35AM0.34m | 12:54PM0.30m | 2:01AM0.26m | 1:30PM0.23m | 2:26AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 6 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 61 | 37 | 46 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 35 | 72 | 88 | 57 | 77 | 29 | 221 | 159 | 131 | 165 | 137 | 131 | 149 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 9 | S 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | E 7 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 12 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 29 | 75 | 40 | 26 | 62 | 52 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 104 | 104 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | S 10 | SE 7 | E 9 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | E 7 | E 5 | ESE 5 | — | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 3 | S 15 | N 12 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 70 | 40 | 14 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | SE 4 | SE 6 | — | NE 2 | — | N 2 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 26 | 95 | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 119 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 188 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 126 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 0 | 51 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
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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).
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