The Bluff surf break

The Bluff surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 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
26.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 25th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 25th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 25th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
ESE
2
E
2.1
E
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.4
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
1.4
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.6
SE
1.7
SE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
Period(s) (?)101111111111101010666666667767
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)74293411478046174152181339616211197154202146121151180198211232
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
ESE
0
SSW
5
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
15
NW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
S
15
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:40PM
1.21
2:08AM
1.74
2:28PM
1.15
3:34AM
1.76
4:03PM
1.21
4:42AM
1.82
5:08PM
1.33
5:36AM
1.87
5:59PM
1.47
6:21AM
1.89
6:42PM
1.61
7:00AM
1.88
7:21PM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:45PM
0.54
9:11AM
0.74
8:18PM
0.59
10:30AM
0.66
9:48PM
0.56
11:25AM
0.56
10:58PM
0.48
12:09PM
0.47
11:54PM
0.41
12:45PM
0.39
12:42AM
0.36
1:18PM
0.33
1:25AM
0.34
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-5:53--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46-
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----1-----------11-11
Temp. °C262522272523302719222221242423242323252422
Feels °C (?)262625272623302413192021212121222020232322
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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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