The groyne surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 AEST
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The groyne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The groyne sea temperature is
22.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The groyne this week:

The surf forecast for The groyne over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The groyne in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 22nd May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
10
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
10
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
4
SSE
12
3
ESE
13
3.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.2
ESE
12
1.9
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.7
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
307
261
407
254
399
509
3932
2763
3122
1756
1969
1795
1379
854
667
593
615
626
636
579
761
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
25
S
25
S
30
SSE
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
30
S
30
SSE
25
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
ESE
15
SSW
30
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
25
S
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:22PM1.88m
11:29AM1.15m
00:24AM1.79m
12:42PM1.12m
1:29AM1.69m
2:01PM1.15m
2:33AM1.61m
3:14PM1.23m
3:31AM1.55m
4:15PM1.34m
4:23AM1.49m
5:07PM1.46m
5:07AM1.45m
Low Tide
4:22PM0.24m
6:10AM0.50m
5:23PM0.33m
7:16AM0.51m
6:32PM0.42m
8:19AM0.50m
7:46PM0.49m
9:15AM0.48m
8:59PM0.53m
10:03AM0.44m
10:07PM0.55m
10:45AM0.40m
11:06PM0.55m
11:22AM0.36m
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
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5:05
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:02
1
1
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
22
18
20
20
17
21
21
17
22
21
19
21
21
19
22
21
19
20
19
18
18
20
14
15
14
13
16
16
12
17
17
16
18
18
18
21
20
19
15
13
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
9
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
1.6
SE
10
2.4
SE
12
3
ESE
13
2.4
SE
12
2.3
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
12
1.9
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.7
ESE
12
Energy kJ
307
246
146
148
122
509
1682
2763
1495
1291
1121
1379
854
667
593
615
626
636
579
761
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.1
NE
8
0.6
E
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
1
2
76
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.1
E
11
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
3
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
3
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
10
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
9
0.5
SW
4
4
SSE
12
0.7
SW
4
3.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
3
SE
11
1.5
SSE
6
Energy kJ
2
261
407
254
399
6
3932
12
3122
1756
1969
1795
175
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
Distance (km)
1
13
47
152
13
13
13
13
152
539
13
13
13
1
0
13
0
152
473
152
152
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
7
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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The above surf forecast table for The groyne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The groyne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The groyne 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 groyne) 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).

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