Queensland

Mooloolaba Beach

Beach breakBeginner to intermediate

Mooloolaba Beach is a popular Sunshine Coast beach break with sheltered conditions thanks to the Mooloolah River entrance, making it one of the more user-friendly waves on the coast. Sand banks shift seasonally and can produce quality peaks, particularly near the river mouth. Great for beginners and intermediates in smaller swell.

Best Conditions

Swell

E to SE

0.8–1.5m

Wind

W to WSW (offshore)

Tide

Low to mid

Best Season

March to September

Good to Know

Mooloolaba is a busy tourist town with ample parking, surf shops, cafés, and a patrolled beach — one of the most accessible surf spots on the Sunshine Coast.

Hazards

Rips near the river mouth, bluebottles, crowds on weekends, boat traffic in the channel

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