Surf spot

Coolum - Point Perry

Forecast conditions and map view for Coolum - Point Perry in Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.5386, 153.0961

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.8	1.3	1.5	0.9	0.9	0.6	0.8	0.9	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	6	5.5	5	5.2	5	4.9	4.9	5	5	5.3	4.7	4.8	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.9	5	4.9	5	5.2	5.3	5.2	5	5	5	5.3	5.7	5.7	6.1	7.7	8.4	6.8	6.2	6	6	7.6	6.3	6.2	5.5	5.1	5.1	5	4.9	4.8	5	5.1
Wave energy (kJ)	95	89	84	93	71	46	53	41	36	29	28	29	43	51	33	33	55	51	49	44	39	33	30	27	23	21	22	22	22	23	23	22	21	22	21	19	19	18	20	30	82	164	170	63	56	36	53	61	71	58	50	39	36	29	27	25
Wind speed (km/h)	9	10.1	9.5	13	12.7	10.5	6.1	4.5	5.4	7.7	8.9	12.5	14	12.1	6.6	5	5.6	6	6.6	9.5	10.9	8.7	2.3	4.3	5.2	4.3	3.7	7.4	13	10.7	6.7	6.9	7.3	6.8	7.3	13	20.1	19.7	21.6	22.4	18.7	11.8	9.7	17	20.7	19.5	22	17.3	14.1	8.8	10.1	11.5	18.2	16.5	11.5	9
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Coolum – Point Perry is a scenic, exposed point-style surf spot on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. It sits near Coolum Beach and is known for its rocky headland setting, consistent open-ocean swell exposure, and beautiful coastal views.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a beach/point hybrid with waves wrapping around the headland.
Best for: Surfers who enjoy a more natural, coastal setup and can handle a spot that may be a bit fickle depending on swell angle and sand movement.
Wave quality: Can offer fun, clean rights and sometimes lefts when the conditions line up.
Crowds: Usually less of a marquee named break than nearby headline spots, but it can still get busy when conditions are good.

Conditions

Best swell: Needs a swell direction that wraps around the point well.
Wind: Works best with offshore or light winds, typical of many Sunshine Coast breaks.
Tide: Can be tide-sensitive, with the best setup varying depending on sand and swell size.

Hazards / considerations

Rocks and reefy sections near the point/headland.
Strong currents can occur, especially with larger swell.
Watch for changing sandbars and local hazards after big swells.

Atmosphere

A classic Sunshine Coast surf location with a relaxed local feel and a very picturesque backdrop.
Popular with surfers, bodyboarders, and beachgoers who want a more natural, less urban surf environment.