Mullaway surf break

Mullaway surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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Mullaway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mullaway in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 17th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
E
9
2
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
244
228
299
222
261
337
353
344
302
220
207
213
248
505
552
506
607
575
528
471
416
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSW
20
S
10
SSE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:12PM1.27m
5:00AM1.39m
5:55PM1.46m
5:49AM1.40m
6:35PM1.64m
6:35AM1.39m
7:15PM1.80m
7:20AM1.36m
7:57PM1.92m
8:05AM1.30m
8:40PM1.98m
8:51AM1.23m
9:26PM1.98m
Low Tide
10:49AM0.31m
11:00PM0.53m
11:27AM0.22m
11:57PM0.41m
12:04PM0.13m
00:49AM0.30m
12:41PM0.07m
1:38AM0.22m
1:19PM0.03m
2:27AM0.17m
1:58PM0.02m
3:16AM0.17m
2:38PM0.06m
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
1
6
4
6
7
3
7
4
1
12
7
9
12
2
2
4
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
21
20
19
20
20
20
20
20
21
21
21
21
16
16
16
18
17
18
18
16
18
19
17
17
18
19
21
20
19
19
19
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
E
11
1.5
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
0.4
E
10
1.8
ESE
8
0.4
S
10
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
7
0.4
E
9
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
Energy kJ
150
93
65
222
261
34
353
31
302
220
27
213
248
505
552
506
425
575
528
471
416
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
S
14
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
141
103
91
69
42
20
20
33
41
29
3
4
3
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
S
14
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
E
11
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
E
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
21
37
40
37
29
24
19
5
4
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
2
E
9
Energy kJ
244
228
299
157
337
344
207
607
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
73
73
52
12
164
12
24
164
1
1
33
1
1
1
24
51
51
51
481
321
51
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Mullaway, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 48 km (30 miles) away

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