Noosa - Sunshine Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.12° E

Noosa - Sunshine Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noosa - Sunshine Beach sea temperature is
19.9°C
1.2° 

Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noosa - Sunshine Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - Sunshine Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Noosa – Sunshine Beach over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow burn.

The forecast period kicks off with a run of pretty ordinary conditions. From Saturday the 22nd of August right through the following week, we’re looking at a lot of poor surf quality. The swell is hanging around the 3ft to 3ft mark, mostly out of the east with a period of 7 to 8 seconds, and a combined wave energy that’s weak to moderate (around 114 to 158). The issue is the wind. It’s mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. There’s nothing really worthwhile here for a paddle.

We’ve got a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The first real glimmer of hope comes a bit later. On Wednesday the 26th of August, we get a morning window with a light cross-offshore breeze from the northwest, and the surf cleans up. The swell is still small at 3ft from the east-northeast, with a period of 8 seconds and moderate energy (116). It’s surfable but very ordinary, so don’t get your hopes up too high.

The next morning that stands out is Saturday the 29th of August. Early, we score some glassy conditions with a light south-southeast breeze. The swell is 3ft from the east with an 8-second period, and energy is moderate (194). It’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while, but again, the waves are just okay.

For the start of September, we get a few more clean windows. Tuesday the 1st of September morning has a light cross-offshore breeze from the north-northwest, with a 4ft east swell at 8 seconds (154 energy). Clean conditions, but still ordinary surf. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is glassy, calm, with a 3ft easterly swell that has a nicer period of 10 seconds (155 energy). That’s a bit more promising for shape, but the size is small.

The best of the bunch, and the only real standout in this outlook, is Friday the 4th of September. The morning is looking clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the northwest. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the east-northeast with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (183). The wind is offshore, the swell direction is a good match for the break, and it’s consistent. The water temperature is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 68°F. This is the best window to get a few clean, fun ones – but it’s still a small wave day, so keep expectations in check.

After that, the wind picks up again and the swell drops off, so it’s back to poor conditions heading into the second week. Overall, patience is the name of the game. The best options are those glassy or light offshore mornings, especially early September.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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153
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:27PM1.52m
4:14AM1.07m
5:17PM1.61m
5:17AM1.14m
5:57PM1.71m
6:03AM1.23m
6:31PM1.79m
6:42AM1.32m
7:04PM1.85m
7:17AM1.41m
7:36PM1.88m
7:51AM1.49m
8:08PM1.89m
Low Tide
11:20PM0.82m
10:07AM0.62m
00:03AM0.73m
11:02AM0.56m
00:35AM0.62m
11:48AM0.49m
1:05AM0.53m
12:29PM0.42m
1:33AM0.44m
1:07PM0.36m
2:01AM0.36m
1:44PM0.31m
2:30AM0.31m
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Information about the Noosa - Sunshine Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Noosa - Sunshine Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Noosa - Sunshine Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Noosa - Sunshine Beach 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 (Noosa - Sunshine Beach) 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).

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