
Surf Forecasts:
Wurtulla surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 4,491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with ESE swell.
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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wurtulla in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wurtulla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 49 | 427 | 619 | 805 | 979 | 817 | 694 | 672 | 792 | 1108 | 3378 | 3716 | 3113 | 2434 | 1667 | 1384 | 1626 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:20PM2.03m | 8:32AM1.32m | 9:07PM2.01m | 9:21AM1.36m | 9:52PM1.93m | 10:10AM1.37m | 10:36PM1.80m | 10:59AM1.37m | 11:19PM1.64m | 11:51AM1.36m | 00:01AM1.47m | 12:48PM1.34m | 00:46AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM0.09m | 2:57AM0.24m | 2:24PM0.09m | 3:42AM0.23m | 3:14PM0.13m | 4:25AM0.24m | 4:05PM0.20m | 5:07AM0.27m | 4:56PM0.31m | 5:49AM0.32m | 5:50PM0.44m | 6:31AM0.36m | 6:50PM0.56m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | E 21 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 |
25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 9 | — | 3 | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | 1 | 2 | 5 | 49 | 427 | 619 | 805 | 979 | 817 | 694 | 672 | 792 | 1108 | 3378 | 3716 | 3113 | 2434 | 1667 | 1384 | 1626 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 545 | 167 | 418 | 204 | 7 | 432 | 479 | 299 | 299 | 299 | 163 | 769 | 879 | 479 | 808 | 792 | 163 | 299 | 163 | 41 |
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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.









