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Pin Cushion Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
Pin Cushion surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 13 May 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pin Cushion this week:
The surf forecast for Pin Cushion over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pin Cushion in the next 12 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 13th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 16th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 13th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pin Cushion over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 992 | 973 | 878 | 640 | 586 | 598 | 716 | 783 | 476 | 714 | 617 | 501 | 114 | 223 | 171 | 102 | 100 | 532 | 282 | 466 | 671 | 414 | 585 | 536 | 578 | 838 | 1529 | 2088 | 1945 | 1915 | 1272 | 1398 | 1671 | 1198 | 1034 | 575 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:46PM 1.89 | 8:36AM 1.36 | 9:23PM 1.89 | 9:13AM 1.29 | 10:01PM 1.86 | 9:53AM 1.22 | 10:43PM 1.83 | 10:39AM 1.16 | 11:29PM 1.79 | 11:35AM 1.13 | 12:22AM 1.74 | 12:46PM 1.14 | 1:22AM 1.71 | 2:06PM 1.21 | 2:25AM 1.69 | 3:17PM 1.34 | 3:27AM 1.68 | 4:17PM 1.52 | 4:23AM 1.67 | 5:11PM 1.70 | 5:16AM 1.66 | 6:02PM 1.88 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:04PM 0.29 | 3:09AM 0.58 | 2:36PM 0.32 | 3:52AM 0.60 | 3:09PM 0.37 | 4:38AM 0.63 | 3:45PM 0.42 | 5:29AM 0.66 | 4:26PM 0.49 | 6:25AM 0.66 | 5:16PM 0.55 | 7:25AM 0.65 | 6:20PM 0.61 | 8:23AM 0.61 | 7:38PM 0.65 | 9:15AM 0.54 | 9:00PM 0.64 | 10:02AM 0.46 | 10:13PM 0.59 | 10:48AM 0.37 | 11:17PM 0.53 | 11:32AM 0.30 | 12:16AM 0.48 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | 14 | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 3 | 4 | 5 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pin Cushion Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pin Cushion provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pin Cushion can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pin Cushion 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 (Pin Cushion) 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 Pin Cushion 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Pin Cushion, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.
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