Noosa - Sunshine Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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