
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, ESE swell with 342 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your stretch of the coast. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, and you’re gonna have to be patient. The first week is mostly a write-off, but there’s a little window of hope sneaking in around the second week if you’ve got the time.
The forecast kicks off on Friday the 31st of July, but it’s nothing to write home about. We’ve got a 3ft SSE swell with a short, wobbling 6-second period, and the wind is a cross SSE breeze at 12 mph. The combined energy of all swells is weak (164), and with that wind, it’s just messy. Friday afternoon and through the weekend, things actually get worse – the swell bumps up to 4ft to 5ft, but the period stays short, and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year – nothing unusual.
The first real standout, and the only one I’d call truly good, shows up on the 14th of August. That’s the Friday morning at Sunshine Beach. The swell is 3ft from the east with a nice 11-second period, giving it some shape. The wind is offshore out of the west at 6 mph, and the combined energy is solid (238). It’s going to be clean, with lined-up waves. The water anomaly is normal, so don’t expect any surprises there. This is your best bet for a proper surf.
Another decent option pops up on the 12th of August, the Wednesday afternoon. The same east swell at 3ft with a 11-second period, and the wind is offshore from the west at 12 mph. It’ll be clean and glassy, with moderate energy (231). It’s not a massive day, but it’ll be fun on a longboard or a fish.
Everything else in the first week is a struggle. The 4th of August has a glassy morning with 2ft from the SE, but the period is short and the energy is low (150). It’s surfable for a beginner, but nothing special. The 11th of August has a small 4ft SSE swell on the Tuesday morning, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean but average. The afternoon of the 11th gets a jump in period to 13 seconds and clean wind, but it’s only 2ft, so you’re looking at small, clean lines.
Look, the crowds at Sunshine Beach can show up sometimes, so if you’re heading out for that Friday the 14th, get in early. The break is a beach break, so it’s not picky, but with an east swell and offshore wind, it’ll be shaping up nicely right in front of the main car park.
The rest of the days are either too small, too windy, or too short-period to get excited about. The 9th of August has a glassy morning with 2ft, but it’s barely a ripple. If you’re a beginner, you might get a few ankle-biters, but that’s about it.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud – you’re better off cleaning your board. The second week from the 11th onwards starts to show some life, but the 14th is the clear winner. Get out there on that Friday morning and you’ll be rewarded with clean, chest-high waves. Otherwise, grab a coffee and watch the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 16 | E 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
63 | 105 | 316 | 145 | 120 | 342 | 223 | 127 | 187 | 239 | 232 | 147 | 79 | 49 | 51 | 56 | 81 | 94 | 45 | 32 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:14PM1.91m | 9:29AM1.44m | 9:47PM1.86m | 10:08AM1.46m | 10:21PM1.77m | 10:50AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.67m | 11:39AM1.50m | 11:41PM1.55m | 12:39PM1.52m | 00:32AM1.41m | 1:53PM1.55m | 1:41AM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:41PM0.35m | 3:42AM0.39m | 3:19PM0.37m | 4:14AM0.38m | 3:58PM0.42m | 4:47AM0.39m | 4:43PM0.50m | 5:24AM0.41m | 5:35PM0.60m | 6:07AM0.44m | 6:41PM0.71m | 7:01AM0.46m | 8:12PM0.78m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 14 | E 7 | SE 12 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
56 | 57 | 16 | 66 | 75 | — | 14 | 127 | 167 | 154 | 232 | 70 | 47 | 47 | 51 | 42 | 81 | 94 | 45 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 17 | SSE 11 | SE 16 | SE 9 | SE 13 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
10 | 27 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 121 | 21 | 239 | 70 | 147 | 79 | 49 | 47 | 56 | 33 | 3 | 39 | 32 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | — | E 17 | SE 16 | ESE 12 | E 16 | — | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 17 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 |
35 | 34 | 17 | — | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 5 | — | 15 | 33 | 24 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSE 3 | SE 4 |
63 | 105 | 316 | 145 | 120 | 342 | 223 | 102 | 187 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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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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