Mullaway
- Longboard, Shortboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Small waves
- Spot Type
- Crowded
- Crowd Level
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About
Mullaway is an exposed NSW North Coast point break known for fairly consistent surf. The break is typically a right-hand point that performs best with an easterly swell, and it can also offer additional beach-break peaks that shift as sandbanks move. Winter conditions are commonly highlighted as the most reliable period, with the best wind direction reported as westerly (offshore) and the best swell direction reported as east. Winds are described as generally gradient/variable, with reported best wind months spanning May through August. The spot is not service-supported by Surf Life Saving, and the environment includes multiple serious risk factors. Hazards reported for this beach include rocks and sharks, and there are frequent rip currents and strong undertow near the beach and around the headland. The point is also noted to be often crowded when the swell is good, so lineup awareness and careful takeoff are important. For intermediate surfers, the break is described as offering moderate wave power with peeling, medium-ride-length surf. Best results are generally associated with mid to low tides, with the point capable of longer rides on strong days (reported up to around 150 meters), but on bigger sets it can become heavy and harder to paddle out.
- Exposed right-hand point break with fairly consistent surf.
- Works best with an easterly swell and westerly/offshore wind.
- Winter season is the most consistent time.
- Fairly consistent surf on an exposed point break.
- Best swell direction is east with best wind described as from the west.
- Variety of peaks from sandbanks in addition to the point.
- Hazards include rocks and sharks.
- Rip currents and strong undertow are reported near the beach/headland.
- No rescue/lifeguard services currently provided.
- Point can be quite crowded when conditions are good.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- W, SW, NW
- Offshore directions
- W
- Wind Type
- Gradient — Winter/offshore conditions described as westerly winds; winds otherwise characterized as variable, with wind direction shifting across the day/season.
- Reliability
- medium
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Best Months
- May, June, July, August
- Shadow Zones
- The northern headland provides shelter from northerly winds.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Small waves
- Beach
- Sand
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Medium — Wave size described as medium; can hold significant size on larger swell.
- Launch
- Medium — Sandy beach area adjacent to the northern headland.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate
Through the year
Busier during school holidays and on weekends with good swells.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed point break on the NSW North Coast with a fairly consistent right-hand point break that works best with an easterly swell (often stronger on mid to low tides). Beach peaks can also shift with sandbanks.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- E, ESE
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — Works best on mid to low tides.
- Shelter
- Semi-sheltered — Reported as semi-sheltered for the break, while the overall spot is exposed.
- Wind Effect
- Offshore in westerly winds; northerly winds are mostly sheltered by the headland.
- Bigger Swell
- Can hold significant size but becomes heavy and difficult to paddle out.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Solid easterly swell needed for best quality.
- Wave Power
- Moderate
- Wave Shape
- Peeling
- Peel Speed
- Medium
- Ride Length
- Medium — Point can offer rides up to 150 meters on a good day.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Typical rides reported as 50–150 meters; up to 150 meters on a good day.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Mullaway in the full forecast view.
Mullaway wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 4–12 ktsGusts 27 kts
- Direction
- NE50°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2412 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.8–1.5 m8s period
- Temperature
- 16–29 °C
Over the next 7 days, Mullaway is forecast for daytime winds of 4–12 kts, peaking around 12 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 27 kts. The prevailing direction is NE. Waves run 0.8–1.5 m with a period of about 8s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Sharks
- Rip currents
- Strong undertow
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard services provided.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Rescue availability reported as no for this beach.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest major hospital is Coffs Harbour Health Campus; no Surf Life Saving services provided.
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild — Respect the local lineup at the point.
Rules of the spot
Standard surfing etiquette applies; observe Solitary Islands Marine Park zonings; recreational fishing licence required.
- No smoking in national parks
- Dogs must be on a leash
- The point break is often crowded when the swell is good.
- Watch for submerged rocks when taking off deep on the point.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Coffs Harbour
- Nearest Town
- Mullaway
- Parking
- Parking available near the picnic reserve at the headland; public parking available at the end of Mullaway Drive near the park.
- Access
- Turn east onto Mullaway Drive and continue approximately 1.5 km to the headland; access the beach via a paved path onto the headland. (Public parking near the picnic reserve/headland.)
- Local Language
- English
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — A range of holiday parks and rentals nearby, with additional options in Coffs Harbour.
- Food & Drink
- General store available in Mullaway; cafes and restaurants in Woolgoolga.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental available in nearby Woolgoolga or Coffs Harbour; surf and SUP rentals widely available via local holiday parks.
- Gear Storage
- Yes
- Gear Repair
- Surf shops in Coffs Harbour offer repair services.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
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From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Mullaway?
The best overall months at Mullaway are June. The best wind months are May, June, July, August.
Which wind directions work at Mullaway?
Mullaway works with W, SW, NW winds. Offshore directions are W.
What skill level is Mullaway suitable for?
Mullaway suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate.