Noosa - Sunshine Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Sunshine Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a tough start. We’re looking at a solid week of disappointment before anything remotely worthwhile shows up. There’s a big gap from now until the 23rd of August where the surf is just not happening. The wind is a mess, the swell is either too short-period or just plain messy with cross-onshore gunk. You’ll see building swell mid-week, but it’s wrapped in poor conditions. Honestly, from the 12th right through to the 22nd, you’re better off doing something else.

The first real glimmer comes on the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August. The wind will swing to a light cross-offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, and that’s the key. The swell will be a clean 5 ft from the E with a period of 11 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and combined energy of all swells directed here sits at 498 (moderate). It’s still a touch big for beginners, but intermediate surfers will find some fun, clean lines. Just keep in mind that long period 11s swell can be a bit straight at a beach break, so you might be looking for a bank that’s working. Crowds are possible at Sunshine Beach, so get in early.

After that, Monday the 24th of August morning is worth a mention. Cross-offshore wind from the NW at 12 mph will keep it clean, with 4 ft from the E, though the period drops to 10 seconds and energy is 443 (moderate). It’s a step down, but still rideable.

Then, Tuesday the 25th of August morning is the standout of the whole run. The wind will be fully offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, glassy. Swell is 4 ft from the ENE with an 8-second period, giving combined energy of 215 (moderate). The offshore wind is a huge plus, and that’s your best bet for the cleanest, most lined-up waves of the whole forecast. It’s a little small for the experts, but for the average surfer, it’s perfect.

The second week is a bit hit and miss. The 22nd of August has some size (7 ft from the E, 11 seconds), but the wind is light cross-shore, and it’s only rated marginal. The 27th of August shows 5 ft from the SE, but it’s cross-shore again.

So, the takeaway is: the first week is a write-off. The second week offers a couple of clean windows, with Tuesday the 25th being the real winner for clean, offshore surf. The 23rd is a solid second pick if you want a bit more size.

Keep your eyes on the forecasts, but right now, it’s a waiting game. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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