
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Sunshine Beach surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,745 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with SE 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 (Jul 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Jul 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Sunshine Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hey, Rusty again. Same story for Noosa – Sunshine Beach, but in imperial. First week’s a write-off – strong cross winds, lumpy mess, no surf worth a paddle. That gap runs about seven days from now up to Saturday the 11th.
Water temp’s around 69°F, about normal for winter.
Come Sunday morning the 12th of July, that’s your moment. Wind’s a light SSW at 3 mph, cross-off and clean – glassy as it gets. Swell is 4ft out of the southeast with a solid 11-second period – groundswell with good energy. Combined energy 339 – moderate but that long period gives it shape. Sunshine Beach is consistent and exposed east, and this SE swell hits pretty close to the sweet spot. It’s intermediate-level stuff, not too heavy. Crowds are possible but early birds get the pick.
After that, Monday the 13th brings a glassy start but only 3ft with less period – okay but nothing special. The rest of the second week is small: 2ft, 2ft, even smaller. Clean wind on a few mornings but the waves just aren’t there.
Only Sunday 12th July morning stands out. That’s your call.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | SE 11 |
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149 | 247 | 452 | 698 | 760 | 816 | 650 | 617 | 955 | 722 | 1389 | 1313 | 627 | 835 | 284 | 815 | 416 | 414 | 277 | 186 | 373 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:23AM1.34m | 11:33PM1.73m | 12:14PM1.37m | 00:17AM1.64m | 1:14PM1.43m | 1:08AM1.54m | 2:23PM1.51m | 2:10AM1.45m | 3:36PM1.63m | 3:23AM1.38m | 4:44PM1.77m | 4:37AM1.35m | 5:45PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:02PM0.60m | 6:12AM0.52m | 5:55PM0.67m | 6:55AM0.52m | 7:01PM0.75m | 7:46AM0.51m | 8:22PM0.80m | 8:44AM0.48m | 9:52PM0.79m | 9:46AM0.44m | 11:12PM0.71m | 10:48AM0.37m | 00:19AM0.61m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | SE 12 | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 14 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 11 |
123 | 68 | 39 | 63 | 62 | 85 | 50 | 49 | — | 722 | 73 | 371 | 627 | — | 284 | 509 | 36 | 414 | 277 | 141 | 373 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | — | ESE 11 | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 |
7 | 16 | — | 43 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 63 | 186 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — |
149 | 247 | 452 | 698 | 760 | 816 | 650 | 617 | 955 | 268 | 1389 | 1313 | — | 835 | 226 | 815 | 416 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 2 | 2 | 339 | 955 | 2 | 2 | 202 | 2 | 2 | 202 | 2 | 2 | 197 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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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