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Wurtulla Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Wurtulla surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Wurtulla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wurtulla sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wurtulla this week:
The surf forecast for Wurtulla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wurtulla in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wurtulla over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | |
498 | 395 | 438 | 486 | 395 | 318 | 347 | 348 | 201 | 409 | 422 | 521 | 459 | 664 | 734 | 788 | 739 | 899 | 818 | 958 | 963 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:36AM1.60m | 6:15PM1.71m | 6:21AM1.59m | 7:01PM1.85m | 7:05AM1.56m | 7:48PM1.96m | 7:51AM1.50m | 8:37PM2.01m | 8:39AM1.41m | 9:29PM2.01m | 9:29AM1.32m | 10:23PM1.96m | 10:25AM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:29PM0.48m | 11:51AM0.29m | 00:23AM0.42m | 12:30PM0.22m | 1:16AM0.39m | 1:11PM0.16m | 2:10AM0.38m | 1:54PM0.13m | 3:05AM0.39m | 2:40PM0.14m | 4:03AM0.43m | 3:29PM0.17m | 5:05AM0.46m | 4:22PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 |
4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 2 | 11 | |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | — | — | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | ENE 9 |
 kJ | — | 20 | — | — | 300 | — | 244 | 245 | 201 | 409 | 422 | — | 459 | — | — | — | — | 670 | — | — | 775 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 498 | 395 | 438 | 486 | 395 | 318 | 347 | 348 | — | — | — | 521 | — | 664 | 734 | 788 | 739 | 899 | 818 | 958 | 963 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 7 | 7 | 41 | 163 | 163 | 418 | 832 | 418 | 297 | 375 | 195 | 304 | 375 |
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Information about the Wurtulla Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wurtulla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wurtulla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wurtulla 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 (Wurtulla) 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 Wurtulla 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.
Wurtulla is 6 km (4 miles) from Caloundra. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caloundra. Caloundra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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