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Mullaway Surf Forecast
/ NSW – North Coast (46 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Mullaway surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 18 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.1° 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 Monday (May 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | |
963 | 838 | 870 | 792 | 813 | 668 | 417 | 645 | 773 | 589 | 714 | 651 | 999 | 1045 | 2294 | 2745 | 2045 | 1159 | 281 | 273 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:26PM1.98m | 9:39AM1.15m | 10:14PM1.92m | 10:32AM1.06m | 11:05PM1.82m | 11:34AM0.99m | 00:02AM1.69m | 12:50PM0.96m | 1:05AM1.56m | 2:19PM0.99m | 2:13AM1.45m | 3:42PM1.09m | 3:20AM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:38PM0.06m | 4:08AM0.20m | 3:21PM0.13m | 5:03AM0.25m | 4:08PM0.23m | 6:04AM0.32m | 5:01PM0.36m | 7:10AM0.36m | 6:06PM0.49m | 8:18AM0.37m | 7:30PM0.60m | 9:21AM0.36m | 9:05PM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — |
6 | 12 | 26 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
 kJ | 656 | 593 | — | 792 | 813 | 668 | 417 | 314 | 219 | 260 | 262 | 207 | 168 | 113 | 1422 | 1923 | 1453 | 670 | 281 | 273 | 314 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | NE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 90 | 45 | 30 | 212 | 217 | 154 | 117 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | S 15 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | NW 3 | SSW 4 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | W 3 | — | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 963 | 838 | 870 | — | 4 | 21 | 134 | 645 | 773 | 589 | 714 | 651 | 999 | 1045 | 2294 | 2745 | 2045 | 1159 | 1 | — | 206 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 110 | 65 | 65 | 566 | 52 | 214 | 215 | 215 | 110 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
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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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