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Pin Cushion Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Pin Cushion surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 AESTForecast 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
26.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pin Cushion in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pin Cushion over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 77 | 84 | 126 | 79 | 158 | 127 | 294 | 397 | 650 | 1274 | 1124 | 772 | 510 | 854 | 1119 | 631 | 370 | 212 | 173 | 133 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:46PM 1.92 | 9:55AM 1.66 | 10:33PM 1.90 | 10:38AM 1.51 | 11:30PM 1.84 | 11:29AM 1.35 | 12:40AM 1.77 | 12:40PM 1.21 | 2:08AM 1.74 | 2:28PM 1.15 | 3:34AM 1.76 | 4:03PM 1.21 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:25PM 0.27 | 4:00AM 0.42 | 4:03PM 0.30 | 4:53AM 0.54 | 4:46PM 0.37 | 5:59AM 0.66 | 5:37PM 0.45 | 7:29AM 0.75 | 6:45PM 0.54 | 9:11AM 0.74 | 8:18PM 0.59 | 10:30AM 0.66 | 9:48PM 0.56 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 23 |
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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 16 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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