Surf spot

Little Cove

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

Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.3834, 153.0958

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Wave energy (kJ)	68	55	40	41	59	46	41	39	33	31	35	38	37	40	36	26	26	26	26	22	28	26	28	28	27	27	26	24	21	17	12	14	52	181	205	176	190	67	53	102	192	201	201	194	196	125	106	92	84	70	71	67	61	61	64	63
Wind speed (km/h)	8.4	9.1	10.2	13.8	16.4	14.1	7.6	6.4	6.5	6.3	6.6	10.5	12.1	10	6.2	2.4	5.2	5.5	3.8	7.9	13.2	11.5	7	6.4	6.5	6.9	7	14.8	22.3	24.8	26.1	25.1	24.2	17	11.6	18.3	22.3	17.6	21.9	19.5	14.6	10.5	9.7	14.2	15.3	11.8	6.6	4	6.3	5.4	4.7	7.7	14.2	12.2	7.3	6
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Little Cove, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia is a small, scenic surf spot tucked near Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. It’s best known for its beautiful setting, mellow atmosphere, and fun, user-friendly waves when conditions line up.

Quick description

Type of break: Mostly a small beach/point-style setup with waves wrapping in around the headland
Wave character: Generally soft, peeling, and forgiving, often offering longer rides on the right swell
Best for: Beginners to intermediates, longboarders, and surfers looking for a more relaxed session
Scenery: Very picturesque, with clear water, rocky headlands, and a sheltered cove feel
Crowds: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good, due to its popularity and proximity to Noosa

Conditions

Little Cove tends to work best with: - Small to medium swells - Offshore winds from the west/southwest - A swell direction that brings the waves into the cove without making them too wobbly

Because it’s somewhat sheltered, it can stay surfable when some nearby breaks are too exposed, but it also means it can be less powerful than more open beach breaks.

Notes

It’s a great place for a relaxed surf rather than heavy performance surfing.
The area is popular with swimmers, walkers, and families, so surf etiquette and awareness are important.
Conditions can change quickly with tides and swell angle.