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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 Saturday 17 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 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Cartwright/Secrets in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 18th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 23rd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 23rd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
0
3
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
E
0.7
ENE
1
E
1.1
SE
1.6
ESE
1.7
ESE
2
ESE
1.6
SE
0.9
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)7777888887711111010101010101211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)99828610061142177353331361244219606281234292340298234275219
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
10
NE
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
ENE
5
S
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:15PM
1.27
7:55AM
1.94
7:54PM
1.32
8:29AM
1.99
8:31PM
1.36
9:02AM
2.00
9:07PM
1.41
9:36AM
1.98
9:45PM
1.45
10:10AM
1.92
10:26PM
1.47
10:47AM
1.83
11:12PM
1.49
11:27AM
1.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:07AM
0.28
2:27PM
0.48
1:45AM
0.25
2:59PM
0.43
2:21AM
0.25
3:31PM
0.40
2:59AM
0.26
4:04PM
0.39
3:38AM
0.30
4:37PM
0.39
4:20AM
0.37
5:13PM
0.40
5:08AM
0.47
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--5:09--5:09--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:44--
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1--251-1-------------
Temp. °C282528262426262425252326252325252325242325
Feels °C (?)312931272625252221222124232325242525232324
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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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