Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks. We’re in for a slow start, so don’t rush to the beach just yet.
For the first few days, there’s just nothing doing. The surf is small, the winds are all over the place, and the water temp is pretty normal for this time of year. It’s a bit of a dud.
Our first chance to get wet comes on Monday afternoon, August 10th. The swell bumps up to about 5ft from the NNE, with a short 6-second period. The wind turns offshore and cleans it up, giving us our first rideable waves of the week. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s a start. Tuesday drops back down to around 2ft and it’s weak again.
The middle of the week is completely forgettable. From the 12th through the 16th, we’ve got choppy, cross-shore winds and small, weak swell. On the 17th, there’s a bit more push, with surf reaching 6ft, but the wind is onshore and it’s raining. That’s not a surf day; that’s a “stay dry” day.
Then the real energy kicks in on the 18th and 19th. It’s big, in the 5ft to 8ft range, but the winds are howling onshore and it’s lumpy and raw. There’s a lot of power in the water, but it’s not surfable in any clean sense. This is expert-only, and even then, it’s a battle.
The standout, the one you want to wait for, is the morning of Sunday, August 23rd. The swell is a solid 7ft from the ESE, with a long 12-second period. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and offshore. The energy is strong, and everything is lining up. This is the best day of the entire forecast. It’s a big day, so keep it for the experienced crew—beginners should sit this one out. This is the one you circle on the calendar.
The morning of the 20th also has some serious size, but it’s not as clean, and the winds are a bit more on it. Not the day.
After the big day, Monday the 24th rolls in with a solid 6ft from the SE, a comfortable 11-second period, and light offshore winds. It’ll be clean and fun, a good way to finish the run.
So, to wrap it up: the start is empty, the middle is mostly messy, but keep your eyes on Sunday the 23rd. It’s a long way out, so forecasts can change, but right now, that’s the one. Don’t miss it.
Catch you in the water,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed 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 | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 194 | 152 | 148 | 120 | 97 | 167 | 96 | 76 | 78 | 60 | 81 | 58 | 58 | 41 | 25 | 120 | 55 | 143 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:38AM1.23m | 5:38PM1.89m | 5:47AM1.30m | 6:32PM2.01m | 6:43AM1.39m | 7:20PM2.07m | 7:32AM1.47m | 8:04PM2.08m | 8:18AM1.54m | 8:45PM2.04m | 9:01AM1.57m | 9:24PM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:17PM0.66m | 10:39AM0.38m | 00:18AM0.52m | 11:42AM0.28m | 1:07AM0.40m | 12:37PM0.19m | 1:51AM0.30m | 1:27PM0.13m | 2:31AM0.23m | 2:14PM0.11m | 3:09AM0.20m | 2:58PM0.15m | 3:46AM0.21m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 194 | 152 | 148 | 120 | 95 | 112 | 56 | 76 | 78 | 60 | 81 | 58 | 27 | 41 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 9 | NE 8 | S 9 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 10 | NE 7 | E 9 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 47 | 43 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 91 | 96 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 4 | 7 | 58 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | — | NE 10 | E 11 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 9 | E 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SW 4 | SW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 63 | 37 | 97 | 167 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 26 | 17 | 33 | 28 | 9 | 120 | 55 | 143 | 84 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 682 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 202 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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