Mullaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 153.21° E

Mullaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mullaway sea temperature is
20.0° C
0.6° 

Mullaway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mullaway surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 2,053 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SE 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 (Jul 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 (Jul 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


G’day, Rusty here.

Alright, let’s break down what’s coming for Mullaway. It’s a bit slow to start, but there’s a couple of real gem days in the second week if you can wait.

The first few days are a bit rough. Wednesday July 8th has a solid 12ft SSE swell with an 11-second period, and the wave energy is pumping at 4488, but that southerly wind at 15 mph is blowing cross-shore and putting a chop on it. Not the kind of session you paddle out for. That afternoon it drops to 8ft, but the wind stays messy. Thursday July 9th is much the same—8ft to 8ft, still cross or cross-off, with strong energy (2017–2064), but the quality just isn’t there. Friday July 10th sees the swell drop to 6ft from the SE, and while the wind eases, it’s still cross-shore. All these days are a pass.

Now, Saturday morning July 11th shows some promise. The swell is down to a modest 4ft from the SE with a 9-second period, but we get a light cross-off breeze that cleans it right up. Wave energy is a moderate 458. It’s not big, but it’s clean. The afternoon goes cross-shore, so aim for the morning.

Sunday July 12th is a real standout. Morning delivers a 3ft ESE swell with a 10-second period and a clean offshore wind from the west. That’s a classic combo for a point break. Wave energy is 214, so it’s mellow, but the conditions are glassy and fun. The arvo goes glassy—3 mph from the SSE, barely a puff. The swell drops to 3ft, but you’ll have it looking like a mirror. Small but beautiful.

Monday July 13th sees the swell drop real low—1ft in the morning with glassy conditions, but it’s barely a ripple. After that, we hit a dry spell. From Tuesday July 14th through Wednesday July 15th, the swell is tiny (0.7ft–1.0ft) and the winds are mostly onshore or cross. It’s flat, plain and simple.

But circle Thursday July 16th. The morning brings a clean, glassy 5ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, and wave energy of 370. It’s a solid building trend. Then Friday July 17th is the real prize. Morning glass-off, 6ft SSE swell with a long 13-second period, and the energy jumps to 1172. That’s quality groundswell with excellent conditions. It’s an advanced wave—steep and powerful, so this is for experienced surfers only. The long period (over 11 seconds) and solid size mean it’ll be peeling nicely at the point, with long waits between sets. Best wave of the outlook.

Saturday July 18th morning is still good—5ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, glassy conditions, and moderate energy at 650. A solid session. Sunday July 19th drops right off again. Monday July 20th brings a short-period 6ft S swell (8 seconds) in the morning with a clean cross-off wind, but the energy is moderate (515). The arvo gets messy with a cross-onshore breeze.

After that, the last few days from July 21st to the 23rd are mostly small and unremarkable. A few clean windows but nothing with enough size to get excited about.

Overall, the standout is Friday July 17th morning—that 6ft SSE groundswell with glassy winds is the one to chase. Sunday July 12th morning is a close second for a smaller, cleaner, more mellow session.

Water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is only about a degree cooler than average—feels pretty normal.

Wind and tide will be key, but for now, that’s the story.

Catch you in the water.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
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2.3
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
1.8
SE
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1.8
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12
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E
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0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2575
1736
1428
1024
1124
636
663
651
475
235
331
308
168
120
67
31
26
25
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8
12
Wind (km/h)
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S
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S
20
SSW
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SSW
20
S
15
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WSW
10
NW
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NNE
20
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SSE
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E
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High Tide
2:33PM1.27m
2:09AM1.21m
3:45PM1.39m
3:25AM1.11m
4:52PM1.54m
4:45AM1.06m
5:52PM1.70m
5:56AM1.06m
6:46PM1.84m
6:57AM1.10m
7:36PM1.95m
7:50AM1.14m
8:22PM2.01m
Low Tide
8:27PM0.66m
8:46AM0.31m
10:04PM0.63m
9:47AM0.28m
11:29PM0.54m
10:48AM0.24m
00:37AM0.42m
11:46AM0.18m
1:32AM0.30m
12:41PM0.13m
2:21AM0.21m
1:32PM0.08m
3:06AM0.15m
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Feels °C
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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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