Coolum Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with E swell.
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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coolum Beach over the next 16 days.
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