Noosa - Sunshine Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are a bit of a grind for surf. The window kicks off with a lot of messy, wind-affected conditions, and it takes a while before we see anything truly worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a decent wave doesn’t show up until the 22nd, and even then, it’s pretty ordinary. But we do get a few cleaner windows, so don’t write it off completely.

Noosa – Sunshine Beach is the spot on the radar for this whole stretch, but it’s been copping a beating. The first few days, from the 16th through the 19th, the swell is actually there – around 6 ft to 7 ft – but it’s mostly cross-onshore and choppy. The energy is moderate, with values in the 290 to 647 range, but the wind is just ruining any chance of a clean face. It’s gonna be bumpy, lumpy, and not much fun. You’re better off waiting.

The 20th and 21st see the swell drop a bit, down to 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind stays messy. The 21st has a light cross-onshore breeze, and the energy is weak, around 172 to 179. Still not worth getting excited about.

Then, on Saturday the 22nd, we finally get a window. The morning is the pick of the entire forecast: a clean, light offshore wind from the WNW. The swell is small – only 3 ft at 8 seconds – and the energy is weak at 120. But it’s glassy and clean, and that makes it surfable. For a beginner, this is actually a decent window, but the period is short, so don’t expect any real power. The afternoon goes back to cross-onshore chop, so get in early.

After that, we get a bit of a lull. The 23rd and 24th are back to choppy, cross-onshore conditions with small swell. Then Tuesday the 25th morning is another small window – glassy conditions, but the swell is only 3 ft with weak energy at 111. It’s clean, but it’s small. The afternoon has a light cross-offshore wind, which is nice, but the swell is even smaller.

The rest of the run through the 28th is a mix of small swell, light winds, and a lot of nothing. The 29th morning actually shows a glassy start with 4 ft of swell, but the period is a very short 5 seconds, so it’s going to be bumpy and disorganized. The energy is weak at 144. The 30th has a bit more size at 5 ft, but the period is still short and the wind is cross-shore.

To be honest, this isn’t a blockbuster forecast. The standout, if you can call it that, is the clean, offshore window on the morning of the 22nd. It’s small, but it's the only time the conditions align to give you a proper, clean wave. The other mornings – like the 25th and 29th – are glassy, but the swell is too weak or short-period to offer much punch.

The water temperature is around 68°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The break is consistent, but with these conditions, it’s not going to be epic. Crowds could be an issue if it ever cleans up properly, but with this forecast, it might be quieter than usual.

For the second week, we’re looking at a lot of small, weak swell and light winds. There’s a chance of a few clean mornings, but the size just isn’t there. It’s a waiting game.

That’s the state of it. It’s not a week for heroics, but if you’re desperate and you’ve got a longboard, the 22nd morning is your shot. Otherwise, keep an eye on the long-range – things can change, but right now, it’s pretty bleak.

Rusty, out.

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