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 Tuesday 04 Nov 2025 AEST

Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent

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 24.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Nov 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pin Cushion in the next 12 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 09) at 4AM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10AM (Tue 4th Nov)	3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf	10AM (Tue 4th Nov)	3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful	7PM (Sat 8th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 5s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NE	NNE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NNE	E	E	E	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE
Period(s) (?)	6	6	9	8	8	8	8	9	9	9	8	8	8	5	8	9	8	5	5	6	6
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	54	36	25	35	35	50	90	78	39	27	88	66	66	77	49	37	35	35	49	30	34
Wind (km/h)	WNW	N	SW	S	E	SSW	SE	ESE	SE	ENE	NE	NNW	NNE	NNE	NNW	NNW	NNW	NW	N	SSE	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	cross	cross- off	cross	on	cross- off	cross- on	on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	glass	glass	cross
High Tide / height (m)		6:50PM 1.68		7:27AM 1.97		7:33PM 1.63	8:12AM 2.05		8:16PM 1.54	8:59AM 2.07		9:01PM 1.43	9:48AM 2.03		9:48PM 1.30	10:42AM 1.94		10:43PM 1.17	11:43AM 1.83		11:52PM 1.07
Low Tide / height (m)	12:53PM 0.30		12:59AM 0.10		1:43PM 0.28	1:38AM 0.07		2:33PM 0.30	2:19AM 0.08		3:25PM 0.36	3:01AM 0.13		4:23PM 0.44	3:46AM 0.21		5:28PM 0.52		4:35AM 0.33	6:43PM 0.57

	Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10
Sunrise	4:56	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:52	-	-	4:52	-	-	4:52	-	-
Sunset	-	6:06	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:08	-	-	6:08	-	-	6:09	-

Rain (mm)	2	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
Temp. °C	23	25	21	26	23	20	23	22	20	23	22	20	25	24	22	25	24	22	29	29	22
Feels °C (?)	25	26	21	22	20	20	21	20	20	22	21	20	23	22	22	25	25	23	30	30	17

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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.