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Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Point Cartwright/Secrets surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 12 Sep 2025 AEST
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 Saturday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Cartwright/Secrets over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Fri 19 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
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| Energy (?) | 47 | 325 | 99 | 77 | 59 | 67 | 48 | 51 | 80 | 68 | 115 | 127 | 159 | 138 | 138 | 169 | 105 | 130 | 107 | 90 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:06PM 1.36 | 12:07PM 1.65 | 12:03AM 1.18 | 1:30PM 1.60 | 1:30AM 1.04 | 3:02PM 1.61 | 3:23AM 1.01 | 4:19PM 1.67 | 4:42AM 1.09 | 5:17PM 1.74 | 5:38AM 1.21 | 6:04PM 1.79 | 6:23AM 1.33 | 6:44PM 1.81 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:18AM 0.30 | 6:39PM 0.61 | 6:15AM 0.39 | 8:26PM 0.67 | 7:34AM 0.45 | 10:04PM 0.61 | 9:08AM 0.46 | 11:12PM 0.51 | 10:26AM 0.40 | 12:00AM 0.41 | 11:25AM 0.32 | 12:37AM 0.33 | 12:15PM 0.25 | |||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Fri 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for QLD - Sunshine Coast
Cross-shore wind at Point Cartwright/Secrets have swung cross-off (moderate winds from the E at Kawana Beach 1482 3 km from Point Cartwright/Secrets). 1.1m 5s windswell from the ESE with a 0.9m 11s groundswell from the SE and a 0.3m 10s swell from the E. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.- Recent cross-onshore wind has turned cross-shore at Mooloolaba (moderate winds from the E at Kawana Beach 1482 3 km from Mooloolaba). 1.1m 5s windswell from the ESE with a 0.3m 10s swell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 51 min ago
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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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