Pin Cushion Surf Forecast

/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (26.65° S 153.10° E)

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Pin Cushion surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 AEST

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Pin Cushion surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Pin Cushion sea temperature is 21.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pin Cushion in the next 12 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 4AM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf	7AM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful	7AM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pin Cushion over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
	Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	SE	E	E
Period(s) (?)	8	8	8	8	8	8	5	5	7	8	7	8	8	7	8	8	8	8	10	8	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	103	72	82	32	50	31	30	28	27	29	31	34	60	27	33	34	32	32	60	35	35
Wind (km/h)	SSE	ESE	SSE	E	ENE	NNW	NW	W	WNW	SSE	E	W	NW	NE	W	SW	SW	S	SSE	E	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- on	on	off	glass	cross- on	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	on	off
High Tide / height (m)		6:04PM 1.79		6:23AM 1.33	6:44PM 1.81		7:02AM 1.45		7:19PM 1.79	7:38AM 1.54		7:51PM 1.74	8:12AM 1.61		8:20PM 1.67	8:46AM 1.64		8:49PM 1.58	9:20AM 1.63		9:17PM 1.47
Low Tide / height (m)	11:25AM 0.32		12:37AM 0.33	12:15PM 0.25		1:09AM 0.26	12:58PM 0.22		1:39AM 0.21		1:37PM 0.21	2:07AM 0.18		2:13PM 0.24	2:34AM 0.17		2:50PM 0.30	3:02AM 0.17		3:26PM 0.38	3:29AM 0.21

	Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
Sunrise	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:35	-	-
Sunset	-	5:40	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:44	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	22	21	20	22	21	19	21	20	19	22	21	18	24	22	19	24	24	17	19	19	16
Feels °C (?)	21	21	21	21	20	18	20	21	19	20	19	18	22	20	16	20	18	14	15	15	14

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for QLD - Sunshine Coast

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Pin Cushion (calm at Mountain Creek wx 5 km from Pin Cushion). 0.9m 8s swell from the NE with a 0.2m 11s groundswell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.