Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with E 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve gotta be straight with you: the outlook for Noosa – Sunshine Beach over the next couple of weeks is a bit of a dry spell for good waves. There’s nothing that really stands out as a proper session, but let’s walk through what’s on offer, because a few windows might just give you a paddle if you’re desperate.
Right now, the pattern is stubborn. We’ve got small, weak east-northeast to easterly swells hanging around, but the wind’s mostly cross or onshore, messing things up. For the first week or so, it’s a case of “poor surf conditions” nearly every session. The combined swell energy is mostly low to moderate — you’ll see values like 129 to 154 in the early days, but don’t get excited; it’s not translating into anything clean.
Let’s start with Wednesday morning, 26 August. There’s a tiny glimmer: a 3 ft easterly swell with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the only time in the first week where you might get a surfable wave, even if it’s very ordinary. The combined energy is 131, so weak, but at least the surface is clean. You’ll be fighting for tiny lines, but if you’re keen, that’s your best early look.
Thursday the 27th sees a bump in energy — combined energy jumps to 427 as the swell hits 4 ft from the ESE with 8-second period. Problem is, the wind’s a moderate cross-shore at 16 mph, making it choppy and poor. Not worth it.
Skip ahead to Tuesday morning, 1 September. Another small window: 4 ft easterly swell, 7-second period, but wind turns cross-on. Still no good. Then Wednesday morning, 2 September, we get another glassy moment — 3 ft from the east with a 9-second period, combined energy 141. The wind is calm, so it’s glassy. Again, it’s just surfable, not good, but it’s the cleanest you’ll find around then.
Thursday morning, 3 September, brings a bit of hope: 3 ft from the ENE, 9-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind from the NNW. That’s clean! Combined energy is 148, still weak, but the conditions are tidy. This could be the pick of the whole outlook if you’re after a fun little session on a longboard. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.
After that, it trails off into tiny stuff for the second week. Friday morning, 4 September, is glassy again with 3 ft from the ENE, but it’s small. By the weekend and into the following week, swells drop to 1–2 ft with combined energy below 100 — really weak. The last look is Monday morning, 7 September: a glassy 2 ft from the NE with a short 6-second period, combined energy just 65. Barely worth a mention.
So, the standout here — if you can call it that — is Thursday morning, 3 September. You’ve got a clean cross-offshore wind, 3 ft swelling from the ENE, and it’s the most lined-up it’ll be. It’s small, but for Sunshine Beach in this stretch, that’s as good as it gets. For the rest, expect long gaps of poor to ordinary conditions. The place is consistent, but the quality isn’t there. Better luck next system.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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106 | 121 | 99 | 86 | 72 | 116 | 120 | 105 | 102 | 85 | 78 | 78 | 74 | 212 | 217 | 147 | 89 | 72 | 98 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:14AM1.07m | 5:17PM1.61m | 5:17AM1.14m | 5:57PM1.71m | 6:03AM1.23m | 6:31PM1.79m | 6:42AM1.32m | 7:04PM1.85m | 7:17AM1.41m | 7:36PM1.88m | 7:51AM1.49m | 8:08PM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:20PM0.82m | 10:07AM0.62m | 00:03AM0.73m | 11:02AM0.56m | 00:35AM0.62m | 11:48AM0.49m | 1:05AM0.53m | 12:29PM0.42m | 1:33AM0.44m | 1:07PM0.36m | 2:01AM0.36m | 1:44PM0.31m | 2:30AM0.31m | ||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
106 | 121 | 99 | 86 | 72 | 12 | 120 | 105 | 102 | 85 | 78 | 78 | 74 | 100 | 95 | 61 | 89 | 72 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | SSE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 45 | 49 | 63 | 57 | 115 | 95 | — | 42 | 35 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 8 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 11 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | S 9 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SE 14 |
9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | E 8 | — | — | NE 7 | — | SW 3 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — |
— | 3 | 4 | 8 | — | 116 | — | — | 44 | — | 1 | — | — | 212 | 217 | 147 | 37 | 19 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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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