Mollymook Beach
Mollymook Beach is a quality beach break on the NSW South Coast that produces consistent, fun waves away from Sydney's crowds. The beach faces ESE and picks up a wide range of swells, with multiple peaks shifting along the sandbars. The northern end near the golf course often produces the best banks. When E-SE swells combine with light W winds, Mollymook delivers long, workable walls perfect for progressive surfing. The area has excellent restaurants and the famous Bannisters resort, making it a favourite weekend escape for Sydney surfers.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SE (131°)
- Direction range
- 74° - 160°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (297°)
- Offshore range
- 251° - 349°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Easy beach access. Golf course and resort nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Mollymook Beach?
Mollymook Beach is a beach break in South Coast NSW, Australia, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Mollymook Beach?
Mollymook Beach picks up swell from the ENE round to the SSE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SE. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Mollymook Beach?
A WNW wind is dead offshore at Mollymook Beach, and anything from the WSW round to the N keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Mollymook Beach?
Mollymook Beach has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Mollymook Beach?
The most reliable run of swell at Mollymook Beach comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Works year-round. Best on SE-E swells with W winds.
How cold is the water at Mollymook Beach?
The water at Mollymook Beach averages around 19°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Mollymook Beach good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Standard beach rips on bigger days. Patrolled in summer.
How do I get to Mollymook Beach?
The nearest airport on our list is SYD, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Easy beach access. Golf course and resort nearby.
What other surf spots are near Mollymook Beach?
The closest breaks we track are Bawley Point (21 km) and Black Rock (26 km), handy when Mollymook Beach isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Works year-round. Best on SE-E swells with W winds.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Bawley Point
🌊 Right-hand point • E swell magnet • Burrill-Tabourie-Bawley-Kioloa
Black Rock
🇦🇺 Aussie Pipe • Aboriginal surfing reserve • East coast tubes
Werri Point
🌊 Right-hand point • ENE swell magnet • Kiama-Gerringong-Gerroa
Shallows (Bass Point)
🌊 Lefts and rights • Reef • ESE swell, Port Kembla-Windang-Shellharbour
Cowries
⚡ Right-hand slab • E swell magnet • Port Kembla-Windang-Shellharbour
Barrack Point
⚡ Lefts and rights • Slab • ESE swell, Port Kembla-Windang-Shellharbour