Surf spot

Castaways Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Castaways Beach in Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.4313, 153.1083

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.9	1	0.8	0.9	0.8	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	1	1.6	1.6	1.4	1.2	0.7	0.6	1.1	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2
Wave direction	E	E	ESE	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	4.8	4.8	5.2	4.9	5.3	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.9	4.5	4.7	4.6	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.8	5	5	4.9	4.9	5	5.2	5	5	5.3	5	5	5.1	5.5	5.4	5.2	6.2	7.7	6.8	6.8	6.9	7.1	8.3	9.6	7.7	7.7	7	6.7	6.3	6.3	5.9	7.2	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.8	7	7.1	6.9	7	7
Wave energy (kJ)	31	37	51	32	45	32	44	46	44	37	33	31	40	33	30	27	25	26	26	25	25	26	26	26	26	24	22	21	19	16	8	17	108	243	228	192	155	64	71	154	223	232	199	91	98	90	189	166	197	191	176	171	176	161	153	139
Wind speed (km/h)	8.7	9.6	10	14.3	16.4	13.3	8.3	7.2	6.3	6.1	6.2	9.8	12.5	9.9	6.8	1.8	4.3	5.4	4	8.1	12.5	12	8.1	7.1	5.9	7.4	7	15.4	21.1	22.5	21.5	21.7	19.9	15.2	11.7	15.6	19.2	18.4	19.1	19.7	12.7	8.1	7.8	14.9	15.8	13.3	6.4	5.9	6.6	5.8	4.7	5.4	15.5	12	6.7	5.5
Wind direction	SOffshore	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSECross-off	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SECross	ESECross	ECross	ESECross	SEGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWCross-off	WGlassy	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWCross	WNWCross	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross	SECross-off	SWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WCross-off	WGlassy	NEOnshore	NECross-on	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	WNWCross

Castaways Beach is a relaxed surf spot on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, just south of Noosa. It’s a quieter stretch of coastline with a more local, low-key feel compared with the busier nearby breaks.

Surf character

Type of wave: Beach break
Best for: Intermediate surfers, though beginners can find smaller, gentler days
Wave quality: Can offer fun, clean walls when a good swell lines up
Conditions: Best with light offshore winds and a decent easterly or northeasterly swell
Crowds: Usually lighter than the more famous Noosa-area breaks, but quality days can still draw attention

Beach and environment

Castaways Beach is a long, open sandy beach backed by dunes and coastal vegetation, giving it a natural, uncrowded feel. It’s part of the stretch of coastline around Noosa’s southern beaches, so the atmosphere is generally peaceful and scenic.

Things to keep in mind

Beach breaks can be shifty, so sandbanks change often
Can have strong currents depending on swell and tide
Often best to check it from the beach before paddling out
Conditions can vary a lot with tide and swell direction

Overall

Castaways Beach is a good option if you’re looking for a less crowded Sunshine Coast beach break with a laid-back vibe and the potential for enjoyable, punchy waves on the right day.