Surf Forecasts:
Moreton Island - Cape Moreton surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton this week:
The surf forecast for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moreton Island - Cape Moreton in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
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202 | 169 | 198 | 248 | 319 | 345 | 299 | 443 | 415 | 384 | 270 | 311 | 298 | 298 | 292 | 284 | 251 | 269 | 240 | 248 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | off |
High Tide | 4:55PM1.57m | 4:50AM1.25m | 5:49PM1.75m | 5:49AM1.21m | 6:42PM1.90m | 6:46AM1.17m | 7:33PM2.01m | 7:42AM1.15m | 8:25PM2.07m | 8:36AM1.14m | 9:15PM2.08m | 9:31AM1.13m | 10:06PM2.03m | 10:26AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:17PM0.42m | 11:03AM0.09m | 00:23AM0.32m | 11:52AM0.03m | 1:23AM0.23m | 12:42PM-0.01m | 2:19AM0.17m | 1:32PM-0.03m | 3:12AM0.13m | 2:23PM-0.03m | 4:04AM0.12m | 3:14PM0.02m | 4:55AM0.14m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | |
4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
3 | 169 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 415 | 384 | 270 | 311 | 298 | 2 | 292 | 284 | 251 | 269 | 240 | 248 | 207 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 11 | SE 13 | — | N 13 | NE 13 | — | S 13 | SE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 10 |
11 | 5 | 7 | — | 3 | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | SE 14 | — | — | NE 13 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 9 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | E 15 |
5 | 8 | — | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | — | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | NW 3 | SSE 3 |
202 | — | 198 | 248 | 319 | 345 | 299 | 443 | — | — | — | — | — | 298 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 39 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 39 | 80 | 80 | 39 | 80 | 80 | 49 | 43 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Moreton Island - Cape Moreton Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Moreton Island - Cape Moreton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Moreton Island - Cape Moreton surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Moreton Island - Cape Moreton) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Moreton Island - Cape Moreton is 40 km (25 miles) from Caloundra. If you plan a holiday in Brisbane, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caloundra. Caloundra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











