Point Cartwright/Secrets surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 15 Mar 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
26.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Mar 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 16th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 16th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 15th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)778887888777777677776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)330314308266259210187193168134173138183177168188171181159154120
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:57PM
1.29
6:18AM
1.80
6:33PM
1.44
6:53AM
1.88
7:09PM
1.58
7:27AM
1.92
7:45PM
1.71
8:02AM
1.92
8:22PM
1.82
8:38AM
1.88
9:02PM
1.89
9:16AM
1.79
9:46PM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:16PM
0.57
11:43PM
0.49
12:46PM
0.48
12:25AM
0.41
1:15PM
0.40
1:06AM
0.34
1:45PM
0.33
1:47AM
0.29
2:16PM
0.29
2:29AM
0.29
2:49PM
0.26
3:12AM
0.33
3:25PM
0.27
4:00AM
0.42
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--
Sunset-6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58-
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clear
part cloud
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clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------221-13-421
Temp. °C252423242524252523262524242523252423242422
Feels °C (?)222221232324252524252524242523242423242422
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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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