Point Cartwright/Secrets surf break

Point Cartwright/Secrets surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 AEST
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Point Cartwright/Secrets surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Point Cartwright/Secrets sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Cartwright/Secrets this week:

The surf forecast for Point Cartwright/Secrets over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Cartwright/Secrets in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 15th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 21st Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Cartwright/Secrets over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.8
NNE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
1.3
SSE
0.6
SE
0.7
ESE
0.4
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
Period(s) (?)11111114141313135121211111385616141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)93636310698878655292714111217203213669341249130
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
15
NE
10
NW
5
NNE
15
NE
15
NW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NW
25
SSE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
E
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
ENE
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossglassoffcrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:41PM
1.73
6:52AM
1.80
7:21PM
1.88
7:31AM
1.78
8:03PM
1.99
8:12AM
1.73
8:46PM
2.05
8:54AM
1.63
9:33PM
2.06
9:38AM
1.51
10:25PM
2.02
10:28AM
1.38
11:23PM
1.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:31PM
0.37
12:45AM
0.41
1:05PM
0.30
1:31AM
0.37
1:40PM
0.25
2:17AM
0.37
2:17PM
0.23
3:06AM
0.41
2:57PM
0.24
3:59AM
0.48
3:39PM
0.29
4:59AM
0.57
4:27PM
0.37
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:28--5:27--5:25-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----------1-----8215
Temp. °C232321242421262521242422212119222219222118
Feels °C (?)232221232320252420232320191919202119222117
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Information about the Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Point Cartwright/Secrets provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Cartwright/Secrets can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Cartwright/Secrets 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 (Point Cartwright/Secrets) 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 Point Cartwright/Secrets 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 Point Cartwright/Secrets, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 2 km (1 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 9 km (6 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.

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