Mooloolaba surf report
North-facing bay that only breaks on bigger swells. Very gentle when it does: great for first waves.
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Tomorrow at Mooloolaba (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–11am
Perfect.
Glassy, no wind, waist-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (5 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around waist high (0.5m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- Easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and rising at 10am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings north-easterly 6 kn around 11am, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:10 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Mooloolaba good?
- Best wind
- South-south-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East-north-east to south-south-east
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going. A south-south-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 Mooloolaba for your level.
Watch out
Boats near the river mouth at the eastern end.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Mooloolaba?
Mooloolaba is best with a south-south-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east-north-east to south-south-east swell and mid tide. It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going.
What wind is offshore at Mooloolaba?
A south-south-westerly wind (SSW) blows straight offshore at Mooloolaba, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Mooloolaba good for beginners?
Yes. Mooloolaba is one of the better Sunshine Coast spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Mooloolaba?
Boats near the river mouth at the eastern end.
Nearby breaks
- Alexandra Headland 1.2 km
- Point Cartwright 2.0 km
- Moffat Beach 12.3 km