Mollymook surf report
South Coast beach with a reef at the northern end.
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Tomorrow at Mollymook (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–11am
Perfect.
Clean offshore wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- West-north-westerly wind at 10 kn. That's offshore here, so the waves will be clean.
- Waves around chest high (0.9m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and dropping at 5am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings south-easterly 5 kn around 12pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:13 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Mollymook good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Mollymook for your level.
Watch out
Rocks at the northern reef.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Mollymook?
Mollymook is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Mollymook?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Mollymook, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Mollymook good for beginners?
It can be. Mollymook suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Mollymook?
Rocks at the northern reef.
Nearby breaks
- Seven Mile Beach 66.8 km
- The Farm (Killalea) 88.4 km
- North Wollongong 109.1 km