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Moreton Island - Cape Moreton Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Brisbane (4 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
Moreton Island - Cape Moreton surfForecast / QLD – Brisbane / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 AEST
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 Wednesday (May 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 12 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 7th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 7th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 3rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 68 | 67 | 428 | 581 | 770 | 437 | 452 | 479 | 1291 | 411 | 936 | 440 | 573 | 643 | 763 | 629 | 497 | 465 | 513 | 309 | 422 | 432 | 628 | 508 | 452 | 433 | 482 | 262 | 248 | 262 | 489 | 765 | 708 | 699 | 759 | 900 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:13PM 1.92 | 10:26AM 1.07 | 11:08PM 1.82 | 11:28AM 0.96 | 12:08AM 1.71 | 12:42PM 0.90 | 1:14AM 1.61 | 2:06PM 0.91 | 2:20AM 1.54 | 3:22PM 0.98 | 3:21AM 1.50 | 4:22PM 1.08 | 4:13AM 1.46 | 5:08PM 1.20 | 4:57AM 1.42 | 5:47PM 1.33 | 5:37AM 1.38 | 6:21PM 1.44 | 6:15AM 1.33 | 6:54PM 1.55 | 6:51AM 1.28 | 7:27PM 1.63 | 7:27AM 1.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:00AM 0.24 | 4:08PM 0.16 | 6:06AM 0.32 | 5:00PM 0.28 | 7:18AM 0.37 | 6:03PM 0.40 | 8:31AM 0.37 | 7:19PM 0.49 | 9:33AM 0.35 | 8:39PM 0.53 | 10:22AM 0.32 | 9:51PM 0.53 | 11:00AM 0.28 | 10:51PM 0.49 | 11:31AM 0.24 | 11:41PM 0.45 | 11:59AM 0.22 | 12:27AM 0.40 | 12:26PM 0.19 | 1:09AM 0.36 | 12:54PM 0.18 | 1:50AM 0.33 | ||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 |
| Sunset | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | - | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 1 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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).
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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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