Coolum Beach surf break

Coolum Beach surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 AEST
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Coolum Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coolum Beach sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coolum Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Coolum Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coolum Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 11th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 13th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coolum Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
ESE
1
E
1.1
E
0.7
ESE
0.7
E
0.9
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
2.1
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1
ESE
Period(s) (?)9991099101313121413141313141414141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1591271031251752021101762766899989051142784888119112121797799623356
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
0
NE
15
NE
5
NNW
10
ESE
10
ENE
0
E
10
ENE
10
E
5
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NW
10
S
10
NE
15
SW
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
20
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
onoffcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:28PM
1.42
11:42AM
0.91
12:27AM
1.36
1:00PM
0.85
1:40AM
1.33
2:36PM
0.86
2:53AM
1.37
3:51PM
0.94
3:53AM
1.44
4:43PM
1.06
4:41AM
1.52
5:24PM
1.21
5:24AM
1.58
6:03PM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:18AM
0.51
5:18PM
0.48
7:36AM
0.55
6:20PM
0.55
9:01AM
0.52
7:47PM
0.57
10:05AM
0.44
9:10PM
0.54
10:49AM
0.34
10:15PM
0.46
11:25AM
0.23
11:09PM
0.36
11:59AM
0.13
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
Sunrise-5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202725212524212524212726212726202323212222
Feels °C (?)202726232625232525232725202727162222211920
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Information about the Coolum Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Coolum Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coolum Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coolum Beach 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 (Coolum Beach) 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 Coolum Beach 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.

Coolum Beach is 17 km (11 miles) from Sunshine Coast. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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