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Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (69 breaks) / Australia (814 breaks) / Lat Long: (26.68° S 153.14° E)

Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Forecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

Actual: 56 min ago

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 (Aug 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 18) at 1AM.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 14th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Cartwright/Secrets over the next 12 days.
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 82 | 79 | 145 | 84 | 63 | 66 | 54 | 53 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 104 | 141 | 208 | 292 | 438 | 446 | 485 | 393 | 319 | 314 | 305 | 295 | 196 | 149 | 146 | 144 | 144 | 181 | 412 | 280 | 340 | 146 | 103 | 69 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:01PM 1.89 | 10:20AM 1.49 | 10:41PM 1.73 | 11:08AM 1.45 | 11:20PM 1.55 | 12:02PM 1.41 | 12:00AM 1.37 | 1:04PM 1.36 | 12:45AM 1.21 | 2:17PM 1.35 | 1:44AM 1.08 | 3:30PM 1.38 | 3:04AM 1.01 | 4:32PM 1.45 | 4:18AM 1.01 | 5:21PM 1.54 | 5:16AM 1.05 | 6:02PM 1.63 | 6:02AM 1.12 | 6:38PM 1.72 | 6:43AM 1.20 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:32PM 0.17 | 4:26AM 0.27 | 4:19PM 0.28 | 5:05AM 0.31 | 5:07PM 0.41 | 5:45AM 0.36 | 6:01PM 0.56 | 6:27AM 0.41 | 7:09PM 0.68 | 7:16AM 0.45 | 8:37PM 0.75 | 8:14AM 0.47 | 10:04PM 0.75 | 9:18AM 0.46 | 11:12PM 0.68 | 10:17AM 0.43 | 12:00AM 0.60 | 11:08AM 0.37 | 12:38AM 0.51 | 11:52AM 0.32 | 1:10AM 0.42 | |||||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Mooloolaba, Australia which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Point Cartwright/Secrets.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - |
Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Low °C | 17 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.