National Park surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 26 Jan 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
26.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at National Park in the next 12 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 27th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 31st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 31st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for National Park over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
0.1
NE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.8
ESE
2
E
2
E
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)1413121413121210667779910111010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)97108931251044484694178182304362397697540752901706551288138
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
5
WNW
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
5
ESE
5
E
20
NE
20
NNW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
off
crossoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:36AM
1.63
2:28PM
1.37
4:01AM
1.73
3:58PM
1.32
5:13AM
1.87
5:17PM
1.35
6:12AM
2.01
6:19PM
1.41
7:03AM
2.12
7:11PM
1.49
7:48AM
2.17
7:58PM
1.55
8:30AM
2.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
0.54
8:57AM
0.84
8:55PM
0.54
10:36AM
0.80
10:10PM
0.49
11:51AM
0.69
11:17PM
0.41
12:48PM
0.57
12:15AM
0.31
1:36PM
0.46
1:06AM
0.24
2:18PM
0.38
1:53AM
0.20
Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22
Sunset6:42--6:42--6:42--6:40--6:40--6:39--6:39--
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------1-32-22------
Temp. °C282525252425252525252425252424242226262431
Feels °C (?)292825242423232323222223232322232225242431
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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 12 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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