Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,625 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching the charts for the Sunshine Coast. Let’s be straight – this 16-day window is a real mixed bag, and the first few days are a write-off. We’ve got a big, messy swell hitting early, but it’s not until later in the week that things start to get interesting.
The first real chance to paddle out is at Sunshine Beach (Sunshine-Beach) on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning is looking like a beauty. We’ve got a clean 4ft easterly swell with a moderate 10-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a rare treat. The combined swell energy is moderate (254), so there’s enough push for a fun, clean session. It’s a consistent break, so you won’t be waiting long between waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the standout, no question.
The morning of Sunday, July 26th also has potential if you’re desperate. It’s small, only 3ft from the east, with a short 7-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is weak (90), so it’s a grovel board kind of day. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
After that, the surf really drops off. There’s a long stretch of tiny, blown-out junk from the 27th through to the end of the month. Then, as we roll into August, the wind shifts offshore, but the swell stays tiny. The morning of Monday, August 3rd sees a small 4ft ENE swell with a short 6-second period and clean offshore winds from the west-northwest, but the energy is still weak (138). It’s clean, but you’ll be scratching for waves. The Tuesday, August 4th afternoon might offer a clean 3ft wave with just a slight air, but again, it’s small.
Honestly, if you’re not out on that Thursday morning, you’re probably waiting for a better run. The long-range stuff is too uncertain to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1856 | 1230 | 860 | 384 | 369 | 417 | 357 | 245 | 191 | 157 | 124 | 60 | 275 | 186 | 139 | 93 | 80 | 43 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | 1:19AM1.35m | 2:53PM1.45m | 2:12AM1.25m | 3:58PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.19m | 4:56PM1.59m | 4:24AM1.17m | 5:43PM1.69m | 5:24AM1.19m | 6:24PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:10AM0.47m | 7:38PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.52m | 8:58PM0.88m | 8:47AM0.54m | 10:21PM0.89m | 9:41AM0.55m | 11:28PM0.85m | 10:34AM0.53m | 00:19AM0.78m | 11:23AM0.49m | 1:00AM0.70m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 100 | 384 | 369 | 417 | 357 | 245 | 191 | 157 | 124 | 60 | 52 | 10 | 139 | 93 | 80 | 43 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 10 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | S 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 173 | 254 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 36 | 22 | — | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 8 | — | SE 8 | E 11 | NE 7 | S 21 | SE 17 | SSE 6 | — | SE 10 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 36 | 17 | 8 | 46 | 8 | — | 15 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 4 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | S 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1856 | 1230 | 860 | 280 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 38 | 275 | 186 | 113 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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