The Bluff surf break

The Bluff surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 24 Feb 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
26.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 26th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
2.4
ESE
2.5
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.6
ESE
2.4
E
2.2
E
2
E
1.6
ESE
2
E
1.9
E
2.1
ESE
2.2
ESE
2
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.1
E
Period(s) (?)888899788888877888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)226302359309340348607949410291698579471276411435494539474572617
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
30
SE
30
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:21AM
1.66
2:16PM
1.19
3:52AM
1.73
4:01PM
1.18
5:04AM
1.84
5:17PM
1.26
6:01AM
1.95
6:14PM
1.38
6:49AM
2.02
7:01PM
1.50
7:31AM
2.04
7:43PM
1.60
8:09AM
2.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:05PM
0.50
9:07AM
0.80
8:29PM
0.53
10:42AM
0.73
9:58PM
0.49
11:49AM
0.62
11:09PM
0.41
12:39PM
0.51
12:07AM
0.32
1:19PM
0.42
12:57AM
0.25
1:55PM
0.35
1:41AM
0.23
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41
Sunset6:23--6:22--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:17--
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
4----1-796175134415---
Temp. °C252426252326262425242525252424242424242425
Feels °C (?)252525242324242226242524232424232322202122
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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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