
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,924 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with SSE 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 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've been staring at the charts for the Sunshine Coast, and I gotta be straight with you—it's a tough stretch. For the next couple of weeks, the conditions are just not playing ball. We've got a big run of poor surf quality, so don't be expecting any magic sessions. The ocean is just churned up and messy.
We start off on Wednesday the 15th with tiny, weak stuff. Sunshine Beach is seeing a bit of a bump from the ESE, but it's only 1.0 ft with a short 10-second period, and a cross-shore wind is making it a bit of a bumpy mess. The wave energy is really low, just a weak 24 (combined energy), and the water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The afternoon doesn't get any better, with a 4 ft swell from the SE but a short, bumpy 5-second period. The wind picks up strong, making it rubbish.
Thursday the 16th sees a big jump in size, but it's not good news. We're looking at 8 ft to 8 ft from the SSE with a short 8-second period. The wind is howling from the SSE at 22 mph, creating a messy, lumpy cross-chop. The wave energy is strong (656 to 833), but it's all wind and no shape. This is expert territory if you're desperate, but honestly, it's a write-off.
Friday the 17th stays ugly with 7 ft to 6 ft of short-period SE swell and strong cross-onshore winds. The wave energy is still moderate (421 to 323), but it's lumpy and choppy. Saturday the 18th has a bit more size, with 8 ft to 12 ft from the SE, but the wind is still strong and cross-shore. The energy is very high (994 to 2418), but it's just a messy, powerful wall of water. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are the worst of it. We're looking at 12 ft to 13 ft of SE swell with strong cross-onshore winds. The wave energy is massive (1957 to 3924), but it's a dangerous, blown-out mess. The setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The good news is that it starts to ease off from Tuesday the 21st, but we're still dealing with bumpy, cross-onshore conditions. The swell drops to 8 ft, then 6 ft by Wednesday the 22nd. The wind is still a problem, but it's lighter. By Thursday the 23rd, the wind finally drops to a light breeze, and we get a cross-shore wind. The swell is 4 ft to 5 ft from the E with a 9-second period, and the energy is moderate (295 to 368). It's still a marginal surf, with questionable tide conditions, but it's the best we've seen in a week.
Friday the 24th is similar, with 5 ft to 5 ft of E swell and light cross-shore winds in the morning. It's a bit rough, but it's rideable. The afternoon gets a bit choppy again. The rest of the outlook through to the 30th is a mixed bag of small, weak swells (3 ft to 7 ft) and mostly moderate cross-shore or cross-onshore winds. The wave energy stays low to moderate (102 to 495). There's nothing that stands out as a classic.
To be honest, the best on offer is probably Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th. The swell is a clean 4 ft to 5 ft from the E, and the light winds make it the most manageable. It's not pumping, but you'll get a few if you're keen. The first week is a total loss, and the second week is just average at best. Don't get your hopes up, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 51 | 680 | 653 | 822 | 653 | 403 | 306 | 600 | 985 | 2410 | 3213 | 2358 | 1957 | 3146 | 3924 | 3055 | 2285 | 1440 | 1163 | 381 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:07PM2.14m | 9:21AM1.46m | 9:51PM2.06m | 10:10AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.94m | 10:58AM1.44m | 11:15PM1.79m | 11:49AM1.43m | 11:56PM1.63m | 12:44PM1.41m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | 1:19AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:24PM0.15m | 3:40AM0.29m | 3:13PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.29m | 4:01PM0.26m | 5:05AM0.32m | 4:48PM0.38m | 5:47AM0.36m | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:28AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.67m | 7:10AM0.47m | 7:38PM0.80m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | SE 10 | E 20 | — | E 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 |
18 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 23 | 18 | 17 | — | 985 | 8 | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 296 | 282 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SW 4 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
3 | 51 | 680 | 653 | 822 | 653 | 403 | 306 | 600 | 16 | 2410 | 3213 | 2358 | 1957 | 3146 | 3924 | 3055 | 2285 | 1440 | 1163 | 381 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 458 | 243 | 197 | 472 | 1025 | 2 | 585 | 738 | 197 | 781 | 781 | 831 | 847 | 847 | 519 | 339 | 255 | 202 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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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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