The Bluff Surf Forecast

/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (26.67° S 153.11° E)

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The Bluff surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 13 Nov 2025 AEST

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The Bluff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's The Bluff sea temperature is 23.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff this week:

The surf forecast for The Bluff over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff in the next 12 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 1AM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Fri 14th Nov)	3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf	4AM (Fri 14th Nov)	3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful	7PM (Sat 15th Nov)	6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.
	Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NNE	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	SSE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	E
Period(s) (?)	11	11	5	5	4	5	5	5	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	7	5	9	11	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	20	18	48	23	40	49	18	111	108	87	96	41	29	66	38	34	91	23	39	33	53
Wind (km/h)	NE	NNE	NNW	NNW	NNW	NW	NNW	NE	N	NNW	NW	WNW	NNE	N	SSW	SSE	SE	SSE	E	NE	NNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross- on	cross	cross	glass	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on	on	cross
High Tide / height (m)		3:11PM 1.57		4:05AM 1.20	4:05PM 1.53		4:56AM 1.33	4:51PM 1.49		5:38AM 1.47	5:30PM 1.47		6:16AM 1.59	6:05PM 1.44		6:51AM 1.69	6:39PM 1.42		7:26AM 1.77		7:13PM 1.39
Low Tide / height (m)			10:01PM 0.47	9:43AM 0.61		10:42PM 0.41	10:44AM 0.58		11:17PM 0.34	11:35AM 0.55		11:48PM 0.28	12:19PM 0.52		12:18AM 0.22	1:00PM 0.50		12:49AM 0.18		1:39PM 0.49	1:20AM 0.17

	Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19
Sunrise	4:50	-	-	4:50	-	-	4:48	-	-	4:48	-	-	4:48	-	-	4:48	-	-	4:48	-	-
Sunset	-	6:12	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:14	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:16	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	2	3	-	-	5	16	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	23	22	20	23	23	21	29	25	22	23	26	23	30	30	24	23	22	21	23	22	21
Feels °C (?)	21	19	18	23	25	21	28	25	22	24	27	25	31	32	20	20	19	19	23	21	21

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Information about the The Bluff Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Bluff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bluff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bluff 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 (The Bluff) 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 The Bluff 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near The Bluff, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.