Surf spot

Noosa Groyne

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Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.3839, 153.0860

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Wave direction	SE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	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	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	5.6	5.5	4.8	4.9	5.5	4.9	4.8	4.9	6.3	4.7	4.8	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.8	5	4.9	5	4.9	4.8	4.8	5	5	5	5.3	5.5	5.5	6.1	8.8	6.6	6.4	6.7	8.4	9.1	7.8	9.4	6.8	6.3	6.3	7.7	7.8	8.3	7.9	7.5	7.7	6.5	7	7	6.6	6.5	7.3	7.4
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
Wind direction	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESEGlassy	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWGlassy	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNEOnshore	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	SSWGlassy	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WGlassy	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NOnshore	WNWCross-on

Noosa Groyne is a classic Sunshine Coast surf spot in Noosa, Queensland—right at the mouth of Noosa Main Beach by the river entrance and headland.

Spot character

Type: Righthand point-style wave with beachbreak influence
Best for: Longboarding, log surfing, mid-lengths, and experienced shortboarders on the right swell
Wave quality: Can be very clean, fast, and well-shaped when conditions line up
Crowds: Usually busy, especially when Noosa’s other points are also working

What makes it special

The groyne helps shape the sand and currents near the river mouth, often creating a fun, workable wave with a bit of punch. It can offer: - Smooth, walling rights - Sections for turns and trim - Occasionally hollow pockets on bigger swells

Best conditions

Swell direction: Generally works well with east to southeast swell
Wind: West to southwest winds are best, keeping it clean
Tide: Often best around mid to pushing tide, but it can vary with sand movement

Hazards / things to know

Strong currents near the river mouth and groyne
Shifting sandbars can change the wave from week to week
Rock and structure hazards near the groyne, depending on sand cover
Can be competitive and crowded, with local surfers and visitors

Vibe

Noosa Groyne has a laid-back, scenic Noosa feel, with a pretty iconic backdrop and easy access from the main beach area. It’s one of those spots that can be really fun when the sand is right, but it’s best checked before paddling out since it changes often.