
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 4,631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
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 table for Noosa – Sunshine Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough start. The first week is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a tiny bit of swell on Tuesday the 14th, maybe 1ft from the ESE, but the water’s sitting at 69°F, which is about average for this time of year. The problem is, the wind’s all over the place and the surf quality is just poor. That little 1ft with a 10-second period and weak energy (41) is not worth paddling out for.
Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th see the swell start to build, but the wind turns nasty – strong cross and cross-onshore breezes, and by Thursday we’re looking at 8ft to 10ft of messy, short-period slop. The energy jumps up to 897 and then 1041, but it’s all wind-affected and lumpy. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one, to be honest.
The whole first week is like that – big, raw, and blown out. Friday the 17th through to Monday the 21st of July stays in that 8ft to 13ft range, with strong cross-onshore winds and energy readings climbing into the thousands. It’s powerful, but it’s ugly. Not the kind of day you want to be fighting that wind for a few closeouts.
Now, there is a glimmer. On Tuesday the 22nd of July, the swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the wind swings more cross-shore. The energy is still high (889), but the conditions are starting to look a bit more promising. The note says wind and tide are favorable, but the swell might be a bit much for this break.
The real standout, the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 25th of July. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean 6ft groundswell from the ESE with a 12-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. That’s glassy, clean conditions. The energy is moderate (944), and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the one. The swell direction is ESE, which is a touch off the optimum E, but with that light wind and clean face, Sunshine Beach should be offering up some nice, lined-up waves. It’s a consistent break, so you can expect plenty of waves, but it can get a bit busy – crowds are possible, so get in early.
After that, the last few days of the month drop off again. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th see the swell dropping to 5ft and 4ft, but the wind picks up again, turning it messy. The energy drops back to moderate levels (683 and 385), and the conditions are just not there.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The second week has a few days that are almost there, but the one true standout is the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. That’s your window. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 19 | 18 | 48 | 559 | 910 | 1191 | 889 | 543 | 494 | 645 | 622 | 1032 | 3050 | 3705 | 4631 | 4063 | 2804 | 2074 | 1552 | 1117 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:20PM2.16m | 8:32AM1.44m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:55AM0.33m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | |
5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | 5:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 21 | E 20 | ESE 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
25 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | NE 9 | SE 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | 2 | 5 | 48 | 559 | 910 | 1191 | 889 | 543 | 494 | 645 | 622 | 1032 | 3050 | 3705 | 4631 | 4063 | 2804 | 2074 | 1552 | 1117 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1186 | 565 | 127 | 243 | 197 | 472 | 628 | 458 | 441 | 805 | 202 | 458 | 946 | 825 | 825 | 847 | 339 | 339 | 339 | 202 | 2 |
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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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