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The Bluff Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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The Bluff surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.5° 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 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | |
459 | 412 | 498 | 481 | 406 | 449 | 355 | 318 | 237 | 226 | 186 | 646 | 521 | 505 | 735 | 686 | 573 | 575 | 770 | 747 | 639 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:33PM1.66m | 5:34AM1.64m | 6:17PM1.83m | 6:20AM1.63m | 7:02PM1.98m | 7:05AM1.61m | 7:48PM2.09m | 7:51AM1.55m | 8:36PM2.14m | 8:39AM1.48m | 9:26PM2.14m | 9:30AM1.40m | 10:19PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11AM0.41m | 11:36PM0.56m | 11:49AM0.33m | 00:28AM0.50m | 12:29PM0.26m | 1:20AM0.46m | 1:10PM0.21m | 2:12AM0.45m | 1:53PM0.20m | 3:06AM0.46m | 2:38PM0.22m | 4:03AM0.50m | 3:26PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — |
1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 7 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | — | S 18 | — | — | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
 kJ | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 265 | 3 | 3 | 226 | 186 | 492 | 521 | 505 | — | — | — | — | 770 | 747 | 639 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 459 | 412 | 498 | 481 | 406 | 449 | 355 | 318 | 237 | — | — | 646 | — | — | 735 | 686 | 573 | 575 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 225 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 410 | 426 | 426 | 426 | 426 | 426 | 310 | 5 | 5 |
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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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