Mullaway surf break

Mullaway surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
23.4° 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 29th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 3rd May)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 2nd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
2.3
E
9
2.1
E
9
1.9
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.8
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
182
190
190
253
260
217
217
331
323
287
787
723
696
612
610
546
474
400
520
721
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
SE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
ENE
20
S
20
SSW
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:41PM1.45m
6:35AM1.42m
7:14PM1.57m
7:09AM1.39m
7:44PM1.66m
7:41AM1.34m
8:13PM1.71m
8:11AM1.29m
8:43PM1.73m
8:42AM1.23m
9:13PM1.73m
9:13AM1.16m
9:45PM1.69m
9:45AM1.08m
Low Tide
00:41AM0.39m
12:49PM0.16m
1:22AM0.34m
1:16PM0.14m
1:58AM0.31m
1:42PM0.13m
2:33AM0.31m
2:08PM0.15m
3:07AM0.32m
2:34PM0.18m
3:43AM0.35m
3:01PM0.23m
4:20AM0.40m
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
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6:13
6:13
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
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5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:08
1
3
1
2
8
2
3
2
2
15
11
5
4
2
2
3
3
Temp °C
21
19
21
22
20
21
21
20
21
21
21
22
22
21
22
21
19
23
22
19
19
20
19
19
21
18
18
19
19
19
20
20
20
21
20
23
21
20
24
23
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
9
2.1
E
9
1.9
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.8
ESE
10
Energy kJ
165
182
190
190
253
260
217
217
331
323
287
529
723
696
612
610
546
474
400
520
721
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
1.3
ESE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
10
0.2
NNE
10
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
6
6
1
17
8
7
6
5
4
6
5
4
307
3
7
4
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
5
5
4
6
8
7
5
1
1
7
6
6
5
5
5
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
7
2.3
E
9
0.6
NNW
4
0.7
SE
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
65
787
13
15
47
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
1
0
12
12
1
33
1
1
1
12
1
51
51
28
5
5
0
0
12
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
7
6
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Mullaway, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 48 km (30 miles) away

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