Surf Forecasts:
Mullaway surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with 1,379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with NNE 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 (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Mullaway. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but there’s a serious pulse of energy on the horizon that’s got my heart racing.
The first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a few days of small, messy conditions with onshore winds making a mess of things. The first real opportunity to get wet doesn't come until Wednesday the 9th. That morning is looking like a hidden gem. The swell is a clean 6ft from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the ENE. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (490), but that glassy surface will make it feel much better than the numbers suggest. This is the pick of the first week, but don't expect it to last; the afternoon turns messy.
We then hit a rough patch of marginal, choppy surf with strong cross-shore winds. Thursday the 10th sees a jump in size to 8ft, but it’s blown out with a fresh cross-shore, making it a tough paddle.
Now, hold onto your board, because the real standout is lining up for the tail end of the forecast. If you’ve got the skills, mark your calendar for Friday the 18th of September. The morning is going to be absolutely firing. We’re looking at a solid 10ft of SSE groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive (4075), which means serious power. The wind is forecast to be glassy out of the ESE. This is expert territory only at that size, but for those who can handle it, the waves will be long, clean, and powerful. At Mullaway, a point break, that long-period swell will be unreal, offering some of the best waves you’ll see all season. Just be aware that a spot this good, this consistent, is likely to draw a crowd.
Before that, on Wednesday the 16th, there’s a 8ft SSE swell, but the wind is a messy cross-on. It’s a bit of a gamble, but the energy is there.
The real lesson here is patience. The first week is mostly a washout, save for that Wednesday morning glass-off. The second week builds to a crescendo, and that Friday the 18th window is the one to chase. Lock it in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 32 | 29 | 18 | 208 | 558 | 522 | 280 | 197 | 82 | 426 | 516 | 412 | 334 | 198 | 641 | 809 | 1379 | 1019 | 698 | 397 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:23AM0.87m | 4:26PM1.52m | 5:06AM0.95m | 5:34PM1.64m | 6:07AM1.09m | 6:25PM1.74m | 6:53AM1.24m | 7:08PM1.80m | 7:33AM1.37m | 7:46PM1.81m | 8:09AM1.48m | 8:21PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17PM0.60m | 9:01AM0.49m | 11:38PM0.47m | 10:35AM0.43m | 00:27AM0.33m | 11:44AM0.32m | 1:06AM0.22m | 12:37PM0.22m | 1:40AM0.14m | 1:23PM0.15m | 2:11AM0.08m | 2:04PM0.12m | 2:40AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | SE 24 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 382 | 522 | 15 | 16 | 82 | 15 | 516 | 412 | 334 | 198 | 31 | 22 | 603 | 1019 | 698 | 397 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 9 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SE 11 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 18 | ESE 8 | E 13 | E 14 |
| kJ | 23 | 29 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 254 | 56 | 4 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 19 | E 10 | NNE 6 | E 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NW 3 | — | SSE 6 | S 8 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | 2 | — | 208 | 558 | — | 280 | 197 | 40 | 426 | — | — | — | 2 | 641 | 809 | 1379 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 0 | 12 | 164 | 0 | 1 | 214 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 0 | 33 | 110 | 1 | 110 | 73 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
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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).
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