
Surf Forecasts:
Mullaway surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with 815 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Mullaway are a mixed bag, and you’ve gotta pick your moments. This is a point break that loves an ESE groundswell, but we’ve got a fair bit of junk to sift through before the good stuff shows up.
We’re starting off Sunday the 9th with a weak, messy 3ft east swell, period a short 9 seconds, and a cross-onshore breeze from the NE. Combined wave energy is only 181 – weak. It’s just not worth paddling out for. That sets the tone for a few days. Monday the 10th has a bit more size, 4ft from the ENE, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind, while cross-offshore, is a fresh 35 km/h – too strong to be fun. The energy bumps to 280, but the quality is poor.
Tuesday the 11th is where we start to see a glimmer. The swell drops to 2ft from the ENE, period still 8 seconds, but early morning we’ve got a light offshore breeze from the west at 15 km/h. The wave energy is only 75, so it’s tiny, but it’s clean. The water temp is sitting around 68°, which is about average for this time of year – not a shock, just normal.
Wednesday the 12th morning is the first real highlight in this run. We’ve got a 2ft E swell with a 9-second period, and here’s the kicker – glassy conditions. Wind is from the WNW at a whisper, 5 km/h. Combined energy is 169, still modest, but those clean, glassy conditions on a point break make it worth a sneaky dawny. It’s small but it’ll be the most fun you’ll have for a while.
Then the wheels fall off. From Thursday the 13th through to Friday the 21st of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. Swells jump up to 6ft from the SSE on Thursday afternoon, with energy hitting 577 (moderate), but the wind is cross-onshore at 20 km/h and the period is a short 8-9 seconds. It’s choppy, bumpy, and ugly. The whole run from the 13th to the 21st is plagued by moderate cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the south and SSE, and short period slop. You’d be better off having a barbecue than trying to surf – unless you’ve got a kite, because the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that stretch.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting for patient surfers. Saturday the 22nd of August morning – mark it. A solid 8ft ESE swell rolls in, with a 10-second period, and combined wave energy hits 1065 – that’s very strong energy. The wind is a light 10 km/h from the north, creating a light cross-shore. This is legit size, but at 8ft it’s pushing towards expert territory, especially for a point. The wind is marginal but manageable. It’s the standout of the entire 16 days, but fair warning – it’s over a week away, so take it as promising but not locked in.
Sunday the 23rd of August afternoon cleans up proper. Swell drops to a more user-friendly 5ft from the east, period 9 seconds, and we get a true offshore breeze from the WNW at 20 km/h. Combined energy is 388 (moderate). This is the best quality window of the run – clean, offshore, and the point will be reeling. Expect good conditions.
Finally, Monday the 24th of August morning brings a 6ft E swell with a long 11-second period. Combined energy is 697 (moderate to strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW at 15 km/h, keeping it clean. The longer period means better shape and more energy between sets – perfect for a point like Mullaway. The afternoon stays clean but picks up a slight cross-shore. That Monday morning is the second real standout, and it’s closer than the 22nd.
Bottom line: the first week is mostly a dud with a tiny glassy window on the 12th. The second week has two crackers – the big swell on the 22nd morning and the clean, longer-period groundswell on the 24th morning. Be patient, watch the wind, and don’t waste your energy on the slop in between.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
288 | 427 | 165 | 101 | 73 | 57 | 71 | 98 | 61 | 64 | 121 | 353 | 686 | 459 | 179 | 425 | 291 | 149 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:01AM1.02m | 6:38PM1.81m | 6:58AM1.12m | 7:25PM1.90m | 7:45AM1.23m | 8:08PM1.94m | 8:27AM1.32m | 8:47PM1.93m | 9:08AM1.38m | 9:24PM1.85m | 9:47AM1.42m | 9:58PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:38AM0.40m | 11:42AM0.26m | 1:25AM0.27m | 12:39PM0.17m | 2:06AM0.18m | 1:29PM0.11m | 2:43AM0.12m | 2:14PM0.08m | 3:18AM0.09m | 2:57PM0.10m | 3:51AM0.09m | 3:39PM0.17m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 |
4 | 4 | 165 | 101 | 73 | 57 | 71 | 98 | 61 | 64 | 41 | 27 | 423 | 249 | 15 | 226 | 159 | 16 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | SW 5 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 6 | N 6 | E 9 | E 9 | S 21 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 16 | E 9 |
4 | 4 | 1 | 99 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 83 | 56 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | E 13 | E 13 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSE 14 | NNE 6 | NE 3 | SSE 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | NE 9 | SSE 21 | SSE 19 | N 8 | S 9 |
1 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 44 | 36 | 1 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 6 |
288 | 427 | 33 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 121 | 353 | 686 | 459 | 179 | 425 | 291 | 149 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 380 | 173 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 1 | 1 | 73 |
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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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