The Bluff surf break

The Bluff surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 31 Dec 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
25.8° 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 Thursday (Jan 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 1st Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 1st Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 31st Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
ESE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
E
1.1
NE
1.1
NNE
0.8
NE
1.4
NE
1
NNE
0.8
NNE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)1312121213121211101099955555555
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)257534436353192247169119684440271459662510249277460
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
20
NE
5
NW
10
N
20
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
NNE
5
NE
15
ENE
10
NNW
5
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
5
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:20PM
1.38
6:20AM
1.97
6:20PM
1.37
7:13AM
2.09
7:14PM
1.39
8:02AM
2.17
8:04PM
1.41
8:48AM
2.18
8:52PM
1.41
9:33AM
2.13
9:40PM
1.40
10:15AM
2.04
10:27PM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:48AM
0.60
11:28PM
0.25
12:52PM
0.53
12:21AM
0.20
1:47PM
0.46
1:11AM
0.15
2:36PM
0.41
1:59AM
0.13
3:24PM
0.38
2:46AM
0.16
4:08PM
0.38
3:32AM
0.22
4:51PM
0.40
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Sunrise4:56--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--4:58--5:00--
Sunset-6:43--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:45--6:45--6:45-
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--61-44-234-----217---
Temp. °C262623272624252523252523282523282522262624
Feels °C (?)262525292626262624272626282525272519282727
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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.

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