
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,775 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SE 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 (Jul 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - Sunshine Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Sunshine Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. There’s some solid swell energy early on, but the wind is a real problem. The first few days are pretty much a write-off for clean paddling—though there’s one standout window that’ll make it all worthwhile if you time it right.
We kick off on Wednesday, July 8, with a decent 6 ft SE swell pushing in, but that SSE wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, leaving the surface lumpy and cross-chop. The combined energy is strong (1123), but the quality just isn’t there. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 8 ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore, making it even uglier. This size is already getting a bit much for beginners, and the conditions are poor.
Thursday July 9 brings more of the same—7 ft SE swell in the morning, still cross-shore with moderate breeze, and the energy is very strong (1568). The afternoon drops to 4 ft but stays choppy. Friday July 10 is similar: 7 ft SE swell, cross-shore, moderate breeze, strong energy (1310). The afternoon sees 4 ft with cross-onshore chop. Not worth paddling out.
Now, here’s the bright spot. Saturday morning, July 11, is the one to circle. The swell drops to a clean 4 ft from the SE, but look at the wind—glass. That’s right, glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (353), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is your window for Sunshine Beach. The optimum swell direction is east, so this SE swell is a little off-angle, but with glassy conditions, it’ll still offer some clean, fun lines. It’s a consistent break, so there’ll be waves, and while crowds are sometimes an issue, a glassy winter morning should keep the numbers reasonable.
Sunday July 12 is next best: 3 ft ESE swell with a moderate 12 mph offshore from the W—clean and rideable, with moderate energy (274). The water temp is about average for the time of year, so expect a typical winter chill.
After that, the swell drops away. Monday July 13 sees tiny 2 ft waves, and from Tuesday July 14 through to Thursday July 16, it’s mostly small, poor, or ordinary. There’s a brief uptick on Thursday July 16 morning with 3 ft SE swell and clean conditions, but the energy is weak (61). By Friday July 17, a fresh 16 mph southerly cross-shore ruins a 5 ft SE swell, and the energy is moderate (279). That pattern continues—fresh winds, lumpy cross-chop, and poor conditions right through the weekend of July 18-19, with swell sitting around 5-6 ft but wind destroying it.
The second week stays average. Monday July 20 to Wednesday July 22 sees small to modest swell (4-5 ft) but mostly cross-shore or onshore winds, with only a brief clean moment on Wednesday morning July 22 from a NNW cross-offshore breeze and 4 ft E swell. The energy is still weak (169). Thursday July 23 finishes with a 4 ft NE swell and a clean cross-offshore, but the energy is weak (146) and the period is short at 6 seconds.
So, if you want the best of it, get out there on Saturday morning July 11 for the glassy conditions. The Sunday July 12 offshore session is your backup. The rest of the window is either too windy, too small, or both.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
636 | 872 | 1525 | 497 | 930 | 332 | 222 | 753 | 355 | 375 | 240 | 181 | 347 | 242 | 160 | 100 | 61 | 56 | 47 | 38 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:08AM1.54m | 2:23PM1.51m | 2:10AM1.45m | 3:36PM1.63m | 3:23AM1.38m | 4:44PM1.77m | 4:37AM1.35m | 5:45PM1.92m | 5:45AM1.36m | 6:41PM2.04m | 6:45AM1.39m | 7:32PM2.13m | 7:40AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:46AM0.51m | 8:22PM0.80m | 8:44AM0.48m | 9:52PM0.79m | 9:46AM0.44m | 11:12PM0.71m | 10:48AM0.37m | 00:19AM0.61m | 11:47AM0.29m | 1:16AM0.49m | 12:42PM0.22m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:34PM0.17m | ||||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 13 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
386 | 872 | — | 497 | 638 | 332 | 222 | 509 | 88 | 375 | 240 | 160 | 347 | 242 | 160 | 100 | 61 | 56 | 47 | 38 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | S 8 | S 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 69 | — | 113 | 181 | 19 | 32 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | S 7 | E 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 12 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 2 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 4 |
636 | 251 | 1525 | 336 | 930 | 162 | 194 | 753 | 355 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 6 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 197 | 202 | 202 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 160 |
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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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