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Coolum Beach surf break

Coolum Beach surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 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
25.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coolum Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Coolum Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coolum Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 10th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 10th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 12th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coolum Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
1.2
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
E
1.4
ENE
2.5
SE
2.3
SE
1.2
E
1.1
NE
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)555667777888999977899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2875102116148145243246246294324422474495380304677481190198247
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
0
N
10
NE
15
ENE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onglassononcross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:28PM
1.21
10:44AM
1.81
11:18PM
1.20
11:25AM
1.66
12:10AM
1.20
12:05PM
1.49
1:07AM
1.20
12:49PM
1.32
2:08AM
1.22
1:39PM
1.16
3:13AM
1.26
2:43PM
1.04
4:15AM
1.32
3:57PM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:07AM
0.17
5:25PM
0.13
4:53AM
0.30
6:05PM
0.19
5:43AM
0.44
6:45PM
0.25
6:41AM
0.57
7:28PM
0.31
7:54AM
0.66
8:14PM
0.35
9:24AM
0.68
9:07PM
0.39
10:50AM
0.63
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
Sunrise-5:01--5:01--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05-
Sunset--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---2-----1-----389852
Temp. °C252625242625242526252727242928252524252625
Feels °C (?)242524242424242426262727293130292625272927
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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 12 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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