Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf at Mullaway over the next couple of weeks.

Monday 20 July is a total mess. We’ve got an 8ft ESE swell with a 10-second period, but a cross-on wind at 12 mph has it choppy and ugly. The energy’s pumping (1573 combined), but it’s not surfable. Afternoon is still cross and lumpy at 8ft.

Tuesday 21 July morning is your first real chance. A 5ft easterly swell, 10-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW at 9 mph. Energy’s moderate (542). The waves will be clean and lined up. The afternoon goes cross-on, so hit the dawn session.

Wednesday 22 July morning is clean again, with a 4ft east swell, 9-second period, and a light NNW cross-off wind. It’s small (272 energy), but glassy. The afternoon gets choppy.

Thursday 23 July morning is tiny—3ft east swell, 8-second period—but glassy with a light wind from the SSW at 3 mph. Energy’s weak (130). If you’re keen on a smooth paddle, it’s there. Afternoon goes onshore.

Friday 24 July is a write-off: 5ft SSE swell, 7-second period, cross winds, and chop.

Saturday 25 July brings a 4ft SSE swell with a very long 14-second period. It’s cross-shore and light, energy moderate (573). The long-period groundswell will wrap around the point, giving clean, shapey lines. Afternoon is messy.

Sunday 26 July morning is the standout. A 4ft SSE swell, 13-second period, with zero wind—dead glass. Energy’s moderate (370). The point will be peeling, long-period sets with easy paddling. Get in early.

Monday 27 July through Wednesday 29 July is small and windy. Swells from 3ft to 4ft, mostly short to moderate periods, and cross or cross-on breezes. A clean window on Tuesday 28 July morning (cross-off, 4ft SSE, 11 seconds) but energy’s low (223).

Thursday 30 July is a big pulse. A 6ft SSE swell with a 17-second period and 1122 energy in the morning, building to 1961 by afternoon. The wind is cross-off early, so the morning will be clean and powerful. This is expert territory—6ft on a 17-second period is no joke. Afternoon goes cross-shore and lumpy.

Friday 31 July morning sees the swell drop to 4ft, still long-period (14 seconds), with a clean cross-off breeze. Energy’s moderate (752). Fun, but not as good as Thursday.

Saturday 1 August morning is another clean option with a 5ft SSE swell, 14-second period, and cross-off wind. Energy’s high (942). This is solid, expert-level stuff. Afternoon goes cross-shore and messy.

Sunday 2 August through to Tuesday 4 August fades. Swells drop to 4ft and below, periods shorten, and the wind picks up. A few clean mornings (Sunday and Monday) with 4ft to 4ft SSE swells, but the energy is low and conditions are marginal.

Best of the bunch: Tuesday 21 July morning is the pick of the first week—clean, 5ft east swell, good shape. Sunday 26 July morning is the glassy, long-period gem for the second week. Thursday 30 July morning is the big one for the experts. Mullaway is often busy, so be prepared for company.

The water temp is 20°C, about average for the time of year.

Signing off, Rusty.

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