Mullaway surf break

Mullaway surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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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
22.8° 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 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 23rd May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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 Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Fri
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
1
3
3
0
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SSE
11
4
SE
12
4
ESE
12
3.5
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.4
ESE
11
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4880
4563
4248
3120
2538
2090
1756
1518
1340
1274
1269
1312
1155
1027
879
694
606
441
284
190
179
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
30
S
30
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
5
S
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NE
5
WNW
5
S
15
SSE
20
NNW
10
NW
10
SW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:05AM1.56m
2:19PM0.99m
2:13AM1.45m
3:42PM1.09m
3:20AM1.36m
4:45PM1.23m
4:21AM1.29m
5:34PM1.37m
5:12AM1.24m
6:13PM1.49m
5:56AM1.21m
6:48PM1.59m
6:36AM1.17m
Low Tide
8:18AM0.37m
7:30PM0.60m
9:21AM0.36m
9:05PM0.65m
10:13AM0.32m
10:29PM0.62m
10:55AM0.28m
11:34PM0.57m
11:32AM0.25m
00:26AM0.51m
12:04PM0.22m
1:10AM0.46m
12:35PM0.21m
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
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4:58
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:54
6
2
1
2
4
6
1
5
2
4
26
35
1
6
Temp °C
19
20
20
20
20
19
19
21
21
20
21
21
19
23
21
18
19
18
20
20
18
15
16
15
15
18
18
19
20
21
22
22
22
20
23
21
19
19
17
17
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
11
3.5
ESE
11
3.5
ESE
12
3.5
ESE
12
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.4
ESE
11
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2
E
12
1.9
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
Energy kJ
3333
3287
3388
3120
2538
2090
1756
1518
1340
1274
1269
1312
1155
1027
879
694
606
441
284
190
179
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.4
NE
5
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
15
8
24
4
4
3
6
20
20
17
14
21
21
8
19
16
6
7
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
11
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
6
6
6
7
23
2
7
6
10
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SSE
11
4
SE
12
4
ESE
12
1.5
S
8
0.5
N
3
0.3
SW
8
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
4880
4563
4248
259
5
11
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
110
65
457
73
33
1
0
1
1
0
0
51
0
0
28
0
0
24
137
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
6
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
5
6
6
6
9
8
4
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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