National Park surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 AEST
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National Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's National Park sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for National Park this week:

The surf forecast for National Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at National Park in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 5th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
2
E
10
2.1
E
11
1.9
ESE
11
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
846
833
865
1104
878
776
584
410
410
402
335
262
207
171
139
158
250
200
188
153
121
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
5
SSE
5
S
10
ENE
5
SSW
10
SE
15
SE
10
S
10
SSW
0
SE
20
SSW
20
S
15
SE
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:09AM1.43m
9:54PM1.90m
9:45AM1.34m
10:32PM1.84m
10:26AM1.26m
11:14PM1.78m
11:14AM1.20m
00:00AM1.72m
12:17PM1.16m
00:53AM1.67m
1:35PM1.18m
1:52AM1.65m
2:52PM1.26m
Low Tide
3:40AM0.67m
3:06PM0.46m
4:23AM0.72m
3:39PM0.54m
5:10AM0.78m
4:13PM0.63m
6:04AM0.81m
4:52PM0.72m
7:04AM0.83m
5:43PM0.80m
8:06AM0.81m
6:51PM0.85m
9:00AM0.76m
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
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5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:10
2
1
1
Temp °C
22
23
23
21
23
22
21
23
23
20
23
23
21
17
17
16
19
19
18
19
20
22
23
23
22
24
23
23
24
23
21
25
25
17
12
13
14
17
17
16
16
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
2
E
10
2.1
E
11
1.9
ESE
11
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
Energy kJ
657
833
865
1104
878
776
584
410
410
402
335
262
207
171
139
158
250
200
188
153
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
7
Energy kJ
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
15
14
13
13
13
13
12
21
27
43
18
14
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
8
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.2
ESE
17
Energy kJ
5
3
14
11
11
15
15
14
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ESE
10
0.8
SSW
4
0.9
SSE
5
1.1
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
846
14
42
122
30
152
93
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
6
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
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Information about the National Park Surf forecast

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

National Park is 34 km (21 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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