Wurtulla surf break

Wurtulla surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 AEST
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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
23.5° 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 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wurtulla in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 13th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
11
1.1
E
12
1.1
E
13
1.1
E
13
1
E
12
0.9
E
12
0.8
E
12
1.6
SE
6
1.9
SE
6
2.5
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
468
482
402
326
220
175
207
339
284
249
218
220
333
398
383
282
232
184
187
284
691
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
20
S
10
SE
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
S
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:28AM1.10m
11:34PM1.61m
11:18AM1.02m
00:25AM1.56m
12:24PM0.97m
1:21AM1.53m
1:43PM0.98m
2:18AM1.53m
2:57PM1.06m
3:13AM1.54m
3:55PM1.20m
4:04AM1.57m
4:45PM1.36m
Low Tide
4:28PM0.40m
6:27AM0.67m
5:12PM0.48m
7:29AM0.66m
6:06PM0.55m
8:27AM0.63m
7:13PM0.60m
9:16AM0.58m
8:25PM0.61m
9:58AM0.52m
9:33PM0.58m
10:36AM0.45m
10:33PM0.53m
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
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6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
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5:13
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
2
1
2
2
3
2
Temp °C
23
22
21
24
23
18
18
18
17
20
20
18
20
21
20
21
21
21
21
22
21
23
21
22
24
19
12
15
16
17
18
18
17
18
19
19
18
19
17
17
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
11
1.1
E
12
1.1
E
13
1.1
E
13
1
E
12
0.9
E
12
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.1
NE
9
0.4
SE
17
Energy kJ
468
482
402
326
220
175
207
339
284
249
218
220
333
398
383
282
232
184
134
3
73
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.5
E
11
0.1
NE
9
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
4
10
8
8
8
3
63
3
9
9
10
10
10
8
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
NE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
3
8
4
7
16
7
4
4
4
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
4
0.3
SW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.8
SW
4
1.2
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SE
5
0.8
SSE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.6
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.9
SE
6
2.5
ESE
7
Energy kJ
19
1
1
17
116
88
109
107
14
25
51
150
187
284
691
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
3
2
Distance (km)
7
41
5
0
4
8
7
7
0
5
7
5
4
41
9
163
41
163
299
916
299
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
2
2
6
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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