Surf spot

Peregian

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Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.4807, 153.0998

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)	8.2	7.3	9.4	12.5	14	11.3	6.5	4.7	4.9	5.7	5.5	9.2	11.2	8	3.6	3.2	4.7	5.1	3.3	8.1	12.7	9.9	6.2	7	7	6.6	5.7	17.4	17.4	18.7	19.7	19.9	17.7	14.1	10.8	13.9	16.9	15.9	16.4	18.5	10.6	7.7	6.5	13.9	13.7	11.1	4	4.9	5.4	4.7	3.8	4.6	14.2	10.7	5.6	5.7
Wind direction	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SGlassy	SWGlassy	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ECross-on	SEGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WCross-off	WGlassy	ENECross	ENECross	NECross	NCross-off	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	WNWOffshore	NWOffshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSEOnshore	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross	SSWCross-on	SSEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWCross-off	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	NEGlassy	ENECross	NECross	NNWOffshore	NWOffshore

Peregian Beach (Sunshine Coast, QLD) is a relaxed, open beach break on the Sunshine Coast known for its laid-back atmosphere and relatively uncrowded waves compared with more famous nearby spots.

Surf character

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful rather than highly consistent
Best on: Moderate SE/NE swells depending on sandbank setup
Wind: Generally best with light offshore winds; onshore winds can make it messy quickly
Tide: Often works best around mid tide, but this can vary with sand conditions

What it’s like to surf

Peregian tends to offer soft, rippable peaks when sandbanks line up well, making it suitable for: - intermediate surfers - longboarders - beginners on smaller, cleaner days

On bigger swells, it can get punchy and more powerful, but like most beach breaks it may become shifty and hollow in spots rather than offering long, reliable walls.

Beach and vibe

Peregian has a quiet, local feel with a beautiful beach and a low-key village nearby. It’s a good option if you want a surf session without the busier crowds of some other Sunshine Coast breaks.

Hazards / things to watch

Rips can be strong, especially on bigger swell or moving sand conditions
Shifty banks mean conditions can change quickly
Can be closed out when swell gets too large or the banks are poor

Overall

Peregian is a nice, casual beach break with occasional quality waves and a chilled Queensland surf vibe. It’s not usually the most consistent or powerful break on the coast, but it can be very rewarding when the sandbanks and swell line up.