Surf spot

Mollymook Reef

Forecast conditions and map view for Mollymook Reef in Australia, NSW, South Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, South Coast
Coordinates: -35.3294, 150.4766

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	1.4	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.6	1.8	2	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	9.7	9.6	8.6	8.3	9.9	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.3	8.6	5.3	5.2	4.8	4.3	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.8	5.8	6	6.2	6.8	5.9	6.6	8	7.5	7.7	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.7	7.3	6.8	6.9	6.7	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.4	6.3	7.6	7.8	7.3	7.5	7.3	7.5	7.4	7	7	6.8	6.8
Wave energy (kJ)	181	177	108	89	159	138	124	109	96	86	64	23	24	24	19	17	16	18	19	25	19	24	138	190	164	217	111	134	230	292	367	421	393	366	356	327	284	240	187	149	124	115	99	55	47	63	52	36	31	33	35	30	23	17	13	12
Wind speed (km/h)	5.1	6.1	6	5.5	5.6	9.1	9	8.9	8.1	6.4	4.9	8.9	7	9.5	7.6	7.7	10.6	9.2	7.1	4.5	16.2	18.6	19.4	13.6	5.8	11.7	15	22.7	23.1	22	25.6	22.2	14.8	10.7	10.2	13.4	12.5	9.2	4.5	6.5	5.8	5.7	4.1	6.4	14.1	14.1	7.8	6.9	6.7	6.8	4.7	3.7	12.4	13.9	8.6	6
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Mollymook Reef is a well-known surf spot on the NSW South Coast, near Ulladulla in the Mollymook area. It’s a reef break that can produce quality waves when the swell lines up, offering a more powerful and defined wave shape than the nearby beaches.

Quick description

Type: Reef break
Region: South Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Wave character: Can be hollow and punchy on the right swell, with decent shape and speed
Best with: A solid south to southeast swell and favorable winds, typically lighter offshore winds
Skill level: Generally better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers due to the reef, takeoff zone, and wave power

What it’s like

Mollymook Reef tends to work best when there’s enough swell to activate the reef, creating a more structured wave with a defined peak. On smaller days it may be inconsistent or not fully break, but when conditions are right it can deliver clean, rippable walls and sections that hold shape well.

Things to keep in mind

Reef bottom: Can be shallow in sections, so board control and local knowledge help
Crowds: Can get busy when conditions are good
Hazards: Reef exposure at lower tide, strong sets, and changing conditions
Access/etiquette: Respect local surfers and check the spot carefully before paddling out