Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, E swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - Sunshine Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the Sunshine Coast, Noosa – Sunshine Beach. Let’s see what’s cookin’.
Right off the bat, it’s a pretty quiet start. The forecast doesn’t really get goin’ until Wednesday the 2nd, and even then, it’s small. The first couple of days, Monday and Tuesday the 31st and 1st, are a total write-off – poor surf, junk wind, not worth paddlin’ out. Tuesday arvo has a tiny bit of east swell but it’s onshore, so you’re fightin’ the crud.
Wednesday the 2nd morning is the first real glimmer. The water temp is about average for this time of year. We’ve got a tiny 2ft east swell sneakin’ in, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW, keepin’ things clean. The combined energy is weak (71), so don’t expect much power, but it’s surfable. It’s one of those days where you’re on a log or a mini-mal, just enjoyin’ the glide. The afternoon gets messy again.
Thursday the 3rd morning is similar – clean, cross-off wind from the NW, a tiny 2ft swell from the ENE, but the period drops to 7 seconds. It’s weak, but it’s clean. Friday the 4th morning is glassy, with a light 1ft east swell. That’s about as calm as it gets. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are all small and messy, with onshore winds and a lot of chop.
Then there’s a bit of a gap. Monday the 7th, Tuesday the 8th – still poor, still small. The standout, if you can call it that, is a pulse that arrives Wednesday the 9th. On Wednesday morning, we get a glassy 6ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind is glassy from the ESE. The combined energy is moderate (194). The waves are a bit ordinary but surfable. The real kicker is Wednesday afternoon. The swell jumps to 10ft, from the SE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is massive (1406). But the wind is onshore, and the model says it’s too big for this break. That’s a big, unruly, messy ocean. If you’re a serious charger, you might look at it, but it ain’t gonna be pretty. After that, the swell stays above 8ft through the weekend, with onshore wind and heavy chop. Thursday the 10th through Sunday the 13th sees 8ft to 13ft of swell, all with cross-onshore wind. The energy is strong to very strong (up to 2772), but it’s a washing machine. By Sunday the 13th morning, the swell is still 7ft from the ESE, and the wind is light, but it’s still cross-onshore and a bit lumpy. The period stays around 9 seconds – not a lot of shape in it. The 14th and 15th see the swell drop back to 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is onshore again, so you’re back to poor surf.
Honestly, the best on offer is the glassy, clean windows on the small days. Wednesday the 2nd morning, Thursday the 3rd morning, and Friday the 4th morning are your best bets for a clean, small wave session. The bigger stuff is just too blown out and messy to be any good for a paddle surfer. If you’re into kiting, those big, windy days from the 9th through the 13th might be more your scene.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
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93 | 72 | 75 | 59 | 47 | 113 | 45 | 45 | 42 | 37 | 40 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 59 | 24 | 30 | 54 | 35 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:50PM1.69m | 10:23AM1.66m | 10:28PM1.56m | 11:13AM1.64m | 11:13PM1.41m | 12:15PM1.61m | 00:10AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.60m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:07PM1.65m | 3:22AM1.13m | 4:24PM1.75m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM0.37m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:28PM0.46m | 4:43AM0.33m | 5:24PM0.58m | 5:28AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.70m | 6:27AM0.46m | 8:21PM0.74m | 7:46AM0.51m | 10:03PM0.68m | 9:18AM0.48m | 11:12PM0.55m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 6 | E 10 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | E 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 |
23 | 22 | 21 | 59 | 42 | 113 | 15 | 45 | 26 | 37 | 27 | 31 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 17 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 11 | E 10 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 10 | S 8 | S 10 | NE 9 |
10 | 8 | 11 | 49 | 47 | 5 | 45 | 11 | 42 | 27 | 4 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | E 6 | — | S 10 | NE 9 | S 7 | E 9 |
5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 10 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NE 5 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NW 3 |
93 | 72 | 75 | 39 | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 27 | 59 | 3 | 25 | 54 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 127 | 50 | 28 | 127 | 127 | 0 | 1531 | 0 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach 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.
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