
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNE swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, straight up, the next week or so is gonna be a grind for waves around here. We’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands. The first real glimmer of decent surf doesn't show up until the very end of the period, so we're looking at a long stretch of small, onshore-affected slop for the most part.
Let’s start with what’s on offer. The first call is for Noosa - Sunshine Beach early Sunday morning, the 9th of August. It’s glassy, dead calm winds, with a clean little 3ft easterly swell running. The energy is moderate (198), and the water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s surfable, but the conditions are ordinary—it’s a small, soft wave that won't get the heart pumping. That’s about the only window for the next few days, as the wind swings around and chops everything up.
From Sunday afternoon right through to Saturday the 16th, it’s a write-off. We’ve got cross-on winds, rising speeds, and small, weak, choppy surf. There are a few clean windows here and there with offshore winds on Monday the 10th morning and Tuesday the 11th morning, but the swell is tiny—2ft to 3ft—with low energy (around 113 to 240). It’s really only worth a paddle if you’re desperate.
Things get a bit more interesting from Monday the 18th of August onwards, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell starts to pump up, hitting 8ft by Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th. The combined energy ramps up to strong levels (850 to 1234). But here’s the rub: the wind is howling cross-onshore, making a mess of it. The sets are short-period (6-8 seconds), so it’s just a lumpy, windy mess. This setup looks way more appealing for kite surfing than for a paddle session—definitely not a beginner’s day.
The standout window, and the one to circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 22nd of August through to Monday the 24th. Saturday afternoon at Noosa - Sunshine Beach is the pick of the whole forecast. We’re looking at a solid 7ft east-northeast swell with a moderate offshore wind from the WSW at 15 mph. The period stretches to 11 seconds, giving it proper groundswell grunt and clean shape. The energy is very strong (907), and it’s clean. This is the one. The swell will be a bit much for groms, but for experienced surfers, it’s going to be a ripper. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are also good with offshore winds and a dropping 5ft to 5ft swell—cleaner and more manageable for intermediates.
So, a tough start, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The last few days of the period are worth getting excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
152 | 148 | 120 | 120 | 167 | 73 | 78 | 57 | 83 | 83 | 80 | 58 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 141 | 92 | 96 | 88 | 92 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:44AM1.58m | 10:00PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:41PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
152 | 148 | 120 | 120 | 106 | 58 | 78 | 57 | 83 | 83 | 80 | 17 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 9 | NE 8 | S 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | — | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | SSE 8 |
43 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 93 | 73 | 33 | — | 30 | 23 | 4 | 58 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 11 | SSW 4 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 8 | NE 10 | S 6 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 10 |
3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
— | 63 | 45 | 115 | 167 | 4 | 1 | 39 | — | — | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 141 | 92 | 96 | 88 | 92 | 111 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 458 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 202 | 1 | 16 | 202 | 2 |
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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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