The Bluff Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° S 153.11° E

Issued: 9 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Bluff sea temperature is
21.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


The Bluff surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 603 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff this week:

The surf forecast for The Bluff over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s 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 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 4PM. 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 27th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 27th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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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
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
1.5
SE
6
1.4
SE
6
1.8
SE
6
1.8
SE
6
1.6
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.1
SE
8
0.8
ESE
9
1.2
E
6
1.6
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.5
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
111
154
167
240
255
191
204
297
155
169
101
112
603
153
123
142
139
75
54
56
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
30
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:40PM1.52m
4:17AM1.28m
5:28PM1.61m
5:04AM1.24m
6:11PM1.70m
5:49AM1.23m
6:50PM1.78m
6:33AM1.23m
7:27PM1.85m
7:15AM1.24m
8:04PM1.89m
7:57AM1.24m
8:39PM1.92m
Low Tide
10:49PM0.73m
10:36AM0.37m
11:45PM0.70m
11:16AM0.33m
00:34AM0.66m
11:55AM0.29m
1:17AM0.61m
12:34PM0.27m
1:58AM0.56m
1:12PM0.25m
2:37AM0.51m
1:49PM0.26m
3:14AM0.48m
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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5:02
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
 mm
1
3
2
1
3
4
7
5
3
4
4
3
Temp °C
18
18
17
18
18
18
19
19
16
16
17
15
17
17
17
18
18
18
19
19
17
Feels °C
14
15
14
14
14
14
15
16
13
14
15
12
14
14
15
16
15
15
17
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
1.2
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.1
E
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.6
SE
7
Energy kJ
8
7
5
5
5
119
62
40
101
71
2
85
14
48
33
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.3
ESE
13
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
6
6
2
2
2
65
34
29
87
14
75
54
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
8
0.3
ESE
14
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
Energy kJ
3
1
3
41
50
36
37
56
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
1.5
SE
6
1.4
SE
6
1.8
SE
6
1.8
SE
6
1.6
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SSE
5
1.2
E
6
1.6
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
Energy kJ
59
111
154
167
240
255
191
204
297
155
169
46
112
603
153
123
142
139
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
166
33
32
32
172
33
33
33
0
3
3
1
33
33
33
32
33
1
1
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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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 16 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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