
Surf Forecasts:
Mullaway surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 2,096 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mullaway in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Mullaway over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf on offer Sunday the 26th is small but clean, with a 4ft SSE swell and glassy conditions. The water’s sittin’ at 68°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to write home about. The combined energy is moderate (339), so there’s a little bit of push, but it’s not gonna blow your socks off. Sunday afternoon gets a bit scrappy with an onshore breeze, so make the most of the morning.
Monday the 27th is pretty ordinary – a 3ft SSE swell with glassy morning winds, but the period is short (9 seconds), so the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly. The energy drops to 185 (weak). Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate.
Tuesday the 28th is smaller again, 3ft, and the period drops to 8 seconds. Weak energy (86). Glassy morning, but the swell’s just too gutless. Wednesday the 29th is a write-off – tiny 2ft ENE windswell with no energy (34). Thursday the 30th gets a bit of a bump in size, but the wind swings southerly at 12 mph, creating a cross-chop. The 4ft morning swell has 127 energy (weak), and the afternoon jumps to 6ft with 593 energy (moderate), but it’s messy. Not your day.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 31st of July is the standout. Morning brings a solid 8ft S swell, period 11 seconds, and the combined energy is a thumping 2141 (strong). Winds are cross-offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, keeping the waves clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – over 8ft, so it’s expert territory. The swell direction (S) is a bit off from the optimum (ESE), but the size and quality make up for it. Mullaway is a point break, so it’ll handle this long-period groundswell well. Crowds are “often” here, so expect company.
Saturday the 1st of August is still solid, with a 7ft S swell (10 seconds) and 1433 energy (strong). Morning winds are cross-offshore, so it’s clean. But the afternoon gets cross-shore and messy. Still a good option for the early session.
Sunday the 2nd drops to 5ft, period 11 seconds, energy 537 (moderate). Winds are light cross-shore, so it’s okay but not as clean. Monday the 3rd has a 4ft SE swell, morning cross-offshore winds, and clean conditions. Energy 356 (moderate). Worth a look if you’re keen.
Tuesday the 4th has a 4ft ESE swell with 11-second period, and glassy morning conditions. Energy 336 (moderate). The morning is your window before the onshore kicks in.
There’s a lull from Wednesday the 5th through to Saturday the 8th – small, weak, and mostly blown out. Sunday the 9th sees a 6ft SSW swell with 596 energy (moderate), but the wind is cross-onshore and messy. Not great.
The final highlight is Monday the 10th of August. Morning brings a 5ft ESE swell, period 12 seconds, and glassy conditions. The energy is 584 (moderate). This is a very clean, long-period groundswell. The direction matches the optimum (ESE), so Mullaway will be lining up nicely. This is a solid morning session for all levels – the size is under 5ft, so it’s beginner-friendly too. The afternoon gets onshore, so get it early.
Overall, the best waves are Friday the 31st of July (big, clean, expert only) and Monday the 10th of August (clean, well-shaped, accessible). The week in between is a bit of a mixed bag, but the south coast always delivers if you’re patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
328 | 331 | 296 | 168 | 149 | 113 | 78 | 56 | 37 | 20 | 21 | 36 | 118 | 573 | 2096 | 1394 | 773 | 352 | 808 | 520 | 715 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:45PM1.58m | 6:49AM1.00m | 7:21PM1.66m | 7:29AM1.06m | 7:55PM1.73m | 8:04AM1.12m | 8:26PM1.77m | 8:38AM1.17m | 8:56PM1.79m | 9:11AM1.22m | 9:26PM1.78m | 9:45AM1.26m | 9:56PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:42AM0.39m | 1:33AM0.47m | 12:27PM0.34m | 2:05AM0.39m | 1:07PM0.28m | 2:34AM0.33m | 1:44PM0.24m | 3:03AM0.27m | 2:19PM0.22m | 3:31AM0.23m | 2:53PM0.22m | 3:59AM0.21m | 3:28PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 15 | SE 11 |
328 | 331 | 296 | 168 | 149 | 113 | 78 | 56 | 37 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 637 | 743 | 2 | 352 | 586 | 174 | 715 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | E 12 | E 13 | E 6 | E 13 | E 8 | NE 7 | SE 15 | E 7 | E 17 |
11 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 4 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | E 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 7 | S 9 | S 9 | E 12 | E 12 | S 18 | E 13 | E 6 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 18 | E 17 |
— | 11 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | E 3 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 36 | 118 | 573 | 2096 | 1394 | 773 | 187 | 808 | 520 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 10 | 65 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 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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