Surf spot

Mooloolaba

Forecast conditions and map view for Mooloolaba in Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.6815, 153.1217

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.9	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.6	0.7	1	1.2	1.1	1.2	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	4.8	5	4.8	4.9	5	4.9	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.7	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.9	5	5	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.3	5	5	5	5.2	5.2	5.2	6.5	7.5	6	6.9	6.9	7.4	7.3	8.1	7.5	7	6.6	6.1	6.5	6.8	6.3	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.7
Wave energy (kJ)	37	33	36	34	41	36	33	32	28	26	26	28	28	28	27	22	23	20	21	19	22	21	22	23	22	20	19	17	16	12	11	35	96	92	124	103	81	43	57	108	135	105	107	62	55	53	41	39	39	40	40	37	47	44	46	47
Wind speed (km/h)	7.4	7.9	8.8	12.6	14.3	11.6	6.2	5.1	5.4	6.4	6.6	8.9	10.9	8.4	3.7	1.1	5.2	5.4	4	7.4	13.2	10.5	7.8	6.7	6.9	6.1	4.5	16.9	21	23.8	23.7	23.7	19.6	14.5	9.8	16.9	21.4	14.8	20.7	16.7	10.6	8.4	8.1	14.7	13.8	9.8	3.3	4	6.2	5.2	4.5	7.4	14.2	10.4	6.6	6.1
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Mooloolaba is a well-known surf and beach spot on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, with a relaxed coastal vibe and a long stretch of sandy shoreline. It’s a popular destination for both locals and visitors, combining beach activities with a lively esplanade, cafés, and waterfront attractions.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Mostly beach-break waves, offering generally fun, rolling surf rather than heavy reef breaks.
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, although conditions can vary and experienced surfers can still find enjoyable sessions when swell lines up.
Consistency: It can be surfable fairly often, but quality depends a lot on swell direction, sand movement, tides, and wind.
Best wind/swell: Clean offshore or light winds are ideal. Like much of the Sunshine Coast, mornings are often better before seabreezes kick in.
Hazards: Shifting sandbanks, crowds in peak periods, and the usual beach-break unpredictability. Watch for rips and changing conditions.

Beach character

Long, attractive urban beach with a sheltered, accessible feel.
Close to restaurants, shops, and accommodation, making it easy for surf-travel style stays.
Popular with swimmers, walkers, and families, so it can be busy.

Best time to surf

Early morning: Usually the best chance for smoother conditions.
After a solid swell: Sandbanks can improve and create more defined peaks.
Outside peak holiday periods: Less crowded and easier to enjoy.

Overall vibe

Mooloolaba is a convenient, scenic, and approachable surf spot rather than a hardcore performance break. It’s a great place for casual surf sessions, learning, and enjoying the Sunshine Coast beach lifestyle.