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Point Cartwright/Secrets surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 08 Jan 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
26.2° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Cartwright/Secrets in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 11th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 12th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 12th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Cartwright/Secrets over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.2
E
2.1
ESE
1.2
E
1.2
ENE
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)77778888999999868101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)150181215215258355394389358322304484486419205335205276273199230
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
E
10
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
5
NE
10
E
10
ENE
20
SE
15
ESE
30
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
15
ESE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
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cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
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on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
12:10AM
1.33
12:16PM
1.57
1:11AM
1.31
12:58PM
1.42
2:20AM
1.32
1:45PM
1.30
3:30AM
1.37
2:45PM
1.20
4:32AM
1.45
3:52PM
1.15
5:23AM
1.56
4:53PM
1.15
6:07AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:14PM
0.46
5:54AM
0.58
6:57PM
0.48
6:51AM
0.71
7:42PM
0.50
8:05AM
0.81
8:32PM
0.50
9:30AM
0.86
9:24PM
0.48
10:47AM
0.84
10:16PM
0.45
11:48AM
0.78
11:04PM
0.41
12:37PM
0.70
Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise--5:01--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05--5:07
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252526262526262427262324232427272526262427
Feels °C (?)242326262626272729292526222629282624252426
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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 12 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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