Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the outlook for Sunshine Beach.
The next week and a half is looking rough, with a lot of messy, choppy conditions. But if you’re patient, there are a couple of windows where you might actually want to paddle out.
Tuesday, August 18th, kicks off with rain showers and a strong cross-onshore wind at 12 mph. There’s a 7ft swell from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds, moderate wave energy (437), and water temps a bit colder than usual at 68°. It’s just poor, choppy surf. That afternoon gets even worse with a 8ft swell, a 7-second period, and fresh cross-onshore winds at 19 mph, making it lumpy.
Wednesday, August 19th, is your best bet. In the morning, rain showers again, but a 7ft ESE swell (8 seconds) with a gentle cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph. The wave energy is moderate (979). The forecast says wind and tide are favorable, but the swell might be too big for this break – 7ft is on the limit for beginners and is really for intermediate surfers who know what they’re doing. The afternoon is cleaner with clear skies and a 5ft SE groundswell with an 11-second period, but the wind picks up to a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph, which chops it up. Still, Wednesday morning is your only real chance.
From Thursday, August 20th, through the end of the month, it’s a long run of poor surf. Consistent cross-onshore winds, small, weak swell, and lots of chop. There are a few glassy mornings, like Saturday, August 22nd, and Sunday, August 23rd, with tiny 3ft to 4ft E swells and very weak energy (132-146), but they’re just ordinary, not worth the drive.
The gap of recommended surf is basically just that Wednesday window. After that, there’s a solid 10-day stretch with no standout options. A brief lift on Tuesday, August 25th, and Wednesday, August 26th, brings small 2ft ENE swells with a light cross-offshore wind, giving clean conditions, but the wave energy is very weak (64-79). Not enough to get excited about.
The best on offer? Wednesday morning, August 19th. With a 7ft ESE swell, gentle cross-onshore breeze, and moderate wave energy, it’s the closest we get to a proper surf. The swell direction is okay for Sunshine Beach’s east exposure. Expect crowds to be possible there. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 395 | 531 | 429 | 283 | 462 | 245 | 176 | 207 | 259 | 183 | 146 | 103 | 103 | 115 | 165 | 172 | 169 | 143 | 97 | 80 | 119 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:58AM1.47m | 11:42PM1.35m | 12:54PM1.43m | 00:19AM1.22m | 2:04PM1.42m | 1:12AM1.12m | 3:22PM1.45m | 2:41AM1.06m | 4:27PM1.52m | 4:14AM1.07m | 5:17PM1.61m | 5:17AM1.14m | 5:57PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:56PM0.68m | 6:06AM0.47m | 6:58PM0.82m | 6:49AM0.55m | 8:30PM0.90m | 7:45AM0.61m | 10:13PM0.90m | 8:57AM0.63m | 11:20PM0.82m | 10:07AM0.62m | 00:03AM0.73m | 11:02AM0.56m | 00:35AM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | 3 | 6 | 14 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 429 | 169 | 105 | 102 | 76 | 207 | 259 | 183 | 146 | 103 | 103 | 115 | 165 | 172 | 169 | 143 | 97 | 80 | 119 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | — | SE 13 | NE 9 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | NE 10 | SE 8 | E 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 35 | 96 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 13 | NE 9 | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 14 | E 12 | ESE 11 | E 9 | SE 8 | — | E 9 | S 8 | S 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 64 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 30 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | N 4 |
| kJ | 395 | 531 | 143 | 283 | 462 | 245 | 176 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 202 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 281 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 27 | 683 | 0 |
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