Surf Forecasts:
Mullaway surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with 675 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Mullaway.
This forecast is a tale of two halves. The next week or so is pretty grim, with very little to get excited about. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. The fun doesn’t really start until we get into the second week of September, and that’s where the real interest lies.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there for a winter wetsuit.
Kicking off from Saturday the 29th of August, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is small at 4 ft from the SSE with a period of 10 seconds, but the wind is all wrong, a cross-shore from the south that’s putting a chop on it. The energy is weak (276). Don’t bother.
We limp through the end of August and into the start of September with tiny surf. Sunday the 30th has a morning pulse of 6 ft from the south (818 energy), and the wind is actually cross-off, making it clean. It’s on the small side and the period is short at 9 seconds, so it won’t have much push. It’s rated as marginal. Monday morning the 31st is similar, with a short-period 5 ft south swell (533 energy) and a cross-shore wind. Again, not great.
Then we hit a real flat spell. From Tuesday the 1st of September right through to Tuesday the 8th of September, the swell drops right off. Most days are under 3 ft, the energy is in the low double or triple digits, and it’s mostly messy or onshore. There’s a glassy morning on the 4th of September, but with only 1 ft of swell (59 energy), it’s flat. A couple of mornings, like the 3rd and 6th, are clean with a cross-off wind, but the swell is tiny. It’s a long, slow period of nothing.
Now, the standout. Mark your calendar for Wednesday the 9th of September. That morning, Mullaway finally turns on. We’ve got a solid 10 ft swell from the south with a period of 11 seconds, and the energy is pumping (2891). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, so it’ll be clean. The description says excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s because 10 ft is expert territory. This is proper groundswell, and a point break like Mullaway will handle that direction beautifully.
The 10th of September is also big but a bit more tricky. Thursday morning has an 8 ft SSE swell (2182 energy) with a strong cross-off wind, so it'll be clean but still large. By the afternoon, the wind swings south and freshens to 30 km/h (19 mph), putting a lumpy chop on that same 8 ft swell. That’s getting marginal.
After that, it settles down. Friday the 11th sees a drop to 6 ft from the SE, but the afternoon wind is cross-on, so morning is the go. Saturday the 12th of September is a nice, clean morning with a 4 ft SE swell (401 energy) and light cross-off wind. It’s a good, user-friendly size for a point break. The energy is moderate, and the period is 10 seconds, so it’ll have some shape.
The window is narrow. If you want the big stuff, it’s Wednesday the 9th of September. If you want something a bit more manageable, the morning of Saturday the 12th of September is your best bet. The rest of the run is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
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327 | 240 | 261 | 336 | 465 | 278 | 176 | 279 | 134 | 78 | 98 | 123 | 123 | 91 | 63 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:47AM1.41m | 8:57PM1.73m | 9:19AM1.48m | 9:27PM1.67m | 9:53AM1.52m | 9:59PM1.57m | 10:31AM1.53m | 10:32PM1.43m | 11:14AM1.52m | 11:11PM1.26m | 12:07PM1.48m | 11:58PM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:52AM0.14m | 2:39PM0.17m | 3:18AM0.12m | 3:15PM0.19m | 3:45AM0.12m | 3:53PM0.24m | 4:14AM0.14m | 4:35PM0.32m | 4:46AM0.19m | 5:25PM0.44m | 5:23AM0.27m | 6:31PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 29 | 24 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 6 |
327 | 240 | 39 | 35 | 318 | 45 | 68 | 169 | 134 | 69 | 98 | 123 | 123 | 91 | 63 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | N 7 | N 10 | E 8 | S 18 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 |
34 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 6 | 71 | 24 | 91 | 78 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | N 11 | N 7 | — | N 15 | NE 15 | E 9 | SSE 18 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 11 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | N 11 | E 9 |
31 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | 25 | 61 | 22 | 12 | 48 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NNW 2 | — | NE 4 | NW 2 | NNW 2 | NE 4 | — |
— | 1 | 261 | 336 | 465 | 278 | 176 | 279 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 21 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 24 | 73 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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