
Surf Forecasts:
Mullaway surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with 958 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mullaway this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mullaway in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaway over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Mullaway are looking pretty grim for a decent paddle. There’s a long, dry stretch ahead where the surf is either too small, too messy, or just plain ordinary. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the end of the month, so we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands.
Right now, Monday morning the 13th, we’ve got a weak 2ft ESE swell bumping through with a short 8-second period and combined energy of just 85. The wind is light offshore from the WNW, so it’s clean, but the waves are tiny and pretty ordinary. Water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year. That’s the best you’ll see for a while, and it’s not saying much.
From Monday afternoon right through until Saturday the 26th, it’s a real desert. There are a few pulses of swell in there – like a 6ft SSE swell on Wednesday the 16th with a period of 7 seconds and combined energy of 389 (moderate), and a 8ft ESE swell on Sunday the 19th with 9-second period and energy of 886 (moderate), but the wind is always cross, cross-on, or just plain strong. On Wednesday the 16th, for example, it’s a fresh 30 km/h S wind making it lumpy. The bigger stuff on the 18th and 19th gets up to 7ft to 8ft, but with a fresh cross-onshore breeze and combined energy reaching 594 and 886, it’s messy and choppy. For a point break like Mullaway, that’s junk. The 19th afternoon spike in energy to 1441 (strong) with a 7ft E swell and 9-second period is still ruined by a fresh cross-shore wind. Not worth paddling out for.
There’s a noticeable gap of about 10 days with no real recommendation. The conditions are consistently poor, and the wave comment is either “poor surf conditions” or “marginal” at best. It’s a fairly consistent break, so this blank run is a bit of a bummer, but forecasts can change.
Finally, on Monday the 27th, we get a little reprieve. The morning looks good with a 3ft S swell, 8-second period, and combined energy of 223 (moderate). The wind is glassy from the SW, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the standout. It’s a small clean wave, perfect for a more relaxed session. Then on Tuesday the 28th, another glassy morning with a 4ft SSE swell, though the period is short at 6 seconds and energy is 254 (moderate). It’ll be a bit bouncy, but still clean. After that, the wind turns onshore again in the afternoon.
So, the best of it is the morning of Monday the 27th for a glassy, clean little wave. Tuesday the 28th morning is also a decent option if you’re keen for a small, clean bump. Everything else before that is a write-off for a decent paddle. Stick to the small window, and keep an eye on the forecasts – it’s not often this stretch stays so quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 29 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 326 | 621 | 387 | 456 | 345 | 296 | 287 | 232 | 333 | 541 | 863 | 826 | 792 | 614 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:36PM1.95m | 7:50AM1.14m | 8:22PM2.01m | 8:39AM1.19m | 9:06PM2.01m | 9:26AM1.22m | 9:49PM1.95m | 10:13AM1.24m | 10:29PM1.84m | 11:00AM1.25m | 11:09PM1.69m | 11:49AM1.24m | 11:47PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:41PM0.13m | 2:21AM0.21m | 1:32PM0.08m | 3:06AM0.15m | 2:21PM0.08m | 3:48AM0.13m | 3:07PM0.11m | 4:29AM0.14m | 3:54PM0.18m | 5:08AM0.17m | 4:40PM0.29m | 5:47AM0.21m | 5:29PM0.43m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | S 11 | E 10 | — | E 10 | NE 10 | S 17 | S 17 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 21 | S 20 | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
45 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 232 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 599 | 614 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | S 18 | S 18 | — | S 23 | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
34 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | 10 | 35 | 31 | 36 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 11 | SSE 4 | E 10 | SE 7 | S 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | S 12 | — | S 22 | — | — | S 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 |
6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | — | 10 | — | — | 6 | 32 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | 18 | 326 | 621 | 387 | 456 | 345 | 296 | 287 | 161 | 333 | 541 | 863 | 826 | 792 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 141 | 157 | 178 | 157 | 110 | 110 | 52 | 52 | 110 | 52 | 73 | 214 | 65 | 73 | 73 | 178 | 73 | 243 | 73 |
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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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