
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Sunshine Beach (Noosa).
First things first, we’ve got a pretty quiet run ahead. The water’s sitting at about 69°F, which is 1°F cooler than average for this time of year – nothing dramatic, just a touch on the chilly side.
The next couple of days are a bit of a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. The swell is small and mixed up with a fair bit of cross-onshore wind, making for choppy, messy conditions. It’s not until Wednesday the 5th morning that we see a flicker of hope. A light offshore breeze from the southwest will clean up a 3ft easterly swell, and the combined energy reading is a moderate 209. It’s not huge, but it’ll be rideable and clean – a good session for a longboard or a funboard.
After that, we hit another dry spell. The wind swings around and the swell drops right off. There’s a real gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for. The next glimmer comes on Monday the 10th morning. Another clean offshore breeze from the west-southwest will tidy up a small 2ft easterly swell. The energy is low though, at 104, so it’s more of a cruise than a charger.
Then, the real standout arrives on Thursday the 13th. The morning sees a 5ft ESE swell with a period of 12 seconds, producing a solid moderate energy of 543. The wind is a strong cross-offshore from the west-northwest, keeping things clean. The afternoon gets even better – glassy conditions with a light southwest breeze and a 4ft ESE swell. The energy is 441, and it’s clean, glassy, and punchy. This is the pick of the whole forecast. The 13th afternoon is the one to circle. The 14th morning also holds clean glassy conditions with a 3ft ESE swell (299 energy), so that’s a good backup.
Later in the week, the 15th and 16th mornings offer clean but smaller options, with the swell dropping to 3ft and 2ft respectively. The 15th morning has a clean cross-off breeze and a 244 energy reading, while the 16th morning is very small with just 151 energy.
So, to sum it up: the start is a dud, the middle has a couple of small clean windows, but the best surf by far is on the 13th and 14th. Get out there on the 13th afternoon if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
63 | 161 | 223 | 170 | 241 | 235 | 232 | 170 | 99 | 47 | 41 | 200 | 147 | 133 | 53 | 51 | 33 | 72 | 93 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:18PM1.63m | 3:11AM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:08AM0.48m | 9:55PM0.76m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 16 | SE 14 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 10 |
47 | 29 | 14 | 119 | 241 | 128 | 232 | 170 | 99 | 30 | 41 | 200 | 147 | 133 | 53 | 51 | 33 | 72 | 93 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | E 8 | ESE 16 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
15 | 10 | 24 | 6 | 200 | 235 | 64 | 49 | 40 | 47 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 29 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 16 | E 16 | SE 13 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | SE 10 | E 15 |
5 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 190 | 15 | 32 | 8 | 30 | 36 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SE 2 | — | SSW 3 | — | E 4 | — | — | E 7 |
63 | 161 | 223 | 170 | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 11 | — | — | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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