
Surf Forecasts:
Mullaway surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,312 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with E 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 (Jul 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mullaway in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Alright, let’s be straight with you. For the next week, Mullaway is going to be a bit of a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. We’ve got a lot of wind and lumpy, messy conditions making things ugly. There’s a glimmer of hope right at the end of the first week and into the second, so don’t write the whole run off just yet.
We start off Thursday the 16th with a sizeable 8ft swell from the SE, but that 35 km/h SSE wind has got it all chopped up and cross-shore. The combined energy is moderate (897), but the period is short (8 seconds), so it’s just a junky, onshore mess. That theme carries right through Friday, Saturday, and into Sunday the 19th. The swell actually jumps to 10ft on Sunday arvo from the E, with moderate energy (1907), but again, that fresh cross-shore wind stuffs it. For a point break like Mullaway, it’s just not working. The water temp is 68°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
Now, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st see the swell dropping a bit. Monday’s still poor, but look at Tuesday afternoon: we get 5ft from the E (period 10 sec), the wind drops to glassy, and the score finally says “expect very good surf conditions”. That’s the standout in the first week. The combined energy is moderate (516), and with glassy conditions, this point will clean right up. This is your best chance to get a couple of smooth ones.
We then hit a bit of a lull. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd have small surf (4ft and then 3ft). The morning of Wednesday offers a clean, cross-off wind, but it’s weak. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it. Friday the 24th is a write-off again with a fresh 30 km/h southerly picking up a junky 7ft swell.
Now, into the second week, things get interesting again. Sunday the 27th is tiny (2ft) and glassy, but just ordinary. The real standout for the entire run looks to be Tuesday the 29th morning. We have a clean 4ft swell from the S (period 9 sec), glassy conditions, and a solid “expect good surf conditions” rating. The combined energy is moderate (426). That’s a clean, fun morning on the point with no wind to mess it up. It’s a promising call, but it’s a week and a half away, so don’t lock it in just yet. Wednesday the 30th morning also looks decent with a bigger 6ft S swell and a light cross-shore wind, but it’s not as clean as the 29th.
To wrap it up: the first week is mostly a dud, with Tuesday afternoon the only real window. The second week has a couple of promising mornings from the 29th onwards, but it’s a long-range call. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
883 | 694 | 483 | 470 | 400 | 353 | 986 | 1397 | 1384 | 1618 | 1699 | 1341 | 967 | 802 | 544 | 472 | 282 | 241 | 246 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:49PM1.95m | 10:13AM1.24m | 10:29PM1.84m | 11:00AM1.25m | 11:09PM1.69m | 11:49AM1.24m | 11:47PM1.51m | 12:43PM1.24m | 00:27AM1.34m | 1:44PM1.24m | 1:11AM1.17m | 2:56PM1.26m | 2:10AM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:29AM0.14m | 3:54PM0.18m | 5:08AM0.17m | 4:40PM0.29m | 5:47AM0.21m | 5:29PM0.43m | 6:26AM0.27m | 6:24PM0.57m | 7:07AM0.34m | 7:33PM0.69m | 7:52AM0.39m | 9:07PM0.76m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | 10 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 14 | ESE 8 | S 21 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
7 | 26 | 34 | 54 | 16 | 353 | 79 | 1397 | 1384 | 1618 | 935 | 1066 | 967 | 802 | 544 | 472 | 282 | 241 | 246 | 199 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | S 12 | S 19 | SE 21 | — | S 20 | SSW 19 | S 23 | S 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
7 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 18 | — | 74 | 115 | 11 | 124 | 58 | 54 | 48 | 41 | 39 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | S 26 | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | E 12 |
— | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | 14 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
883 | 694 | 483 | 470 | 400 | 104 | 986 | 205 | 339 | 278 | 1699 | 1341 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 343 | 224 | 388 | 344 | 65 | 52 | 110 | 224 | 441 | 224 | 65 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 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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