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Moreton Island - Cape Moreton surfForecast / QLD – Brisbane / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 21 Nov 2025 AEST
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Moreton Island - Cape Moreton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Moreton Island - Cape Moreton sea temperature is
24.0° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton this week:

The surf forecast for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Moreton Island - Cape Moreton in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 24th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 24th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 26th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the N by Tue afternoon).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.2
ENE
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
2.5
NNE
1.6
N
0.9
E
0.8
E
1.2
NNE
Period(s) (?)121111111110101010101010101010107711117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)333369483403338254242239281149121165204204173172717261185146151
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
25
E
25
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ENE
10
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
NNW
25
E
20
NNE
15
N
45
NNE
25
N
35
NNW
45
N
30
NNW
25
N
40
N
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
1.07
8:58AM
1.73
9:03PM
1.02
9:36AM
1.71
9:42PM
0.98
10:17AM
1.68
10:25PM
0.94
11:01AM
1.65
11:16PM
0.91
11:49AM
1.61
12:17AM
0.92
12:41PM
1.58
1:27AM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:00PM
0.31
2:09AM
0.21
3:42PM
0.33
2:44AM
0.24
4:25PM
0.36
3:20AM
0.27
5:11PM
0.39
4:00AM
0.31
6:02PM
0.41
4:45AM
0.37
6:55PM
0.41
5:40AM
0.43
7:47PM
0.38
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Sunrise4:45--4:45--4:45--4:43--4:43--4:43--4:43--
Sunset-6:17--6:19--6:19--6:20--6:21--6:22--6:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------25--110-319---
Temp. °C242423232323242424242423242524262624262828
Feels °C (?)272322222323242325242326222121232223262929
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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 12 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.

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