Surf spot

Stummers Creek

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

Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.5189, 153.0950

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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1.2	1.2	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	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	0.5	0.4	0.6	1.1	1.7	1.5	1.3	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.9	1.4	1.6	1.2	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	5.4	5.7	5.5	5.7	5.6	5.5	5	5	5	4.9	4.8	4.9	5	4.9	5.5	6	5	5.3	5	5	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.2	4.9	5	5	5.2	5.1	5	5	5	5.1	5.2	5.5	5.6	5.3	5.7	8.2	6.8	6.8	7.2	8.3	9.3	9.4	8.8	6.8	6.5	7.2	5.9	5.9	6.2	6.5	6.3
Wave energy (kJ)	78	100	80	62	90	86	51	51	36	31	29	26	39	29	33	39	48	64	53	51	42	37	30	29	27	26	25	25	26	26	24	25	25	25	23	23	19	18	10	20	155	280	214	162	81	55	77	115	186	208	138	72	72	67	74	69
Wind speed (km/h)	8.5	9	8.4	12.1	15.6	10.7	5.9	5.1	5.9	7.8	9	14.3	13.8	11.7	6.9	5	5.2	5.9	4.9	9.4	11	8.6	2.6	3.4	5.2	4.7	3.2	7.7	12.1	10.5	6.5	6.4	7.3	6.7	6.9	15.6	20.9	23	23.5	22.7	19.5	13.4	8.2	17.9	20.9	22.3	20.5	16.6	14.4	14.1	10.4	14.6	10.6	10.2	3.6	4.2
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Stummers Creek, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia is a lesser-known surf spot that tends to suit locals and adventurous surfers rather than casual beachgoers. Because it’s not as widely documented as major breaks on the Sunshine Coast, conditions can be variable and the spot often depends heavily on sand movement, swell direction, and tides.

General character

Type of break: Likely a small creek/mouth-influenced beach break or sandbank setup
Crowds: Usually low compared with more famous Sunshine Coast surf spots
Best for: Intermediate to experienced surfers who can read changing sandbanks and currents
Wave quality: Can be inconsistent, but when aligned with the right swell and tide it may offer fun, workable peaks

Conditions to watch

Swell: Needs a decent swell to wake up, especially if it’s a softer sandbank break
Wind: Offshore winds will improve shape; onshore winds can make it messy quickly
Tide: Creek mouths and adjacent sandbanks often work best on a specific tide range, commonly mid tide, though this can vary
Hazards: Shifting sandbars, currents near the creek mouth, and possible debris after rain/floods

Atmosphere

Quiet, local feel
More natural and less developed than bigger surf hubs
Can be a good option if nearby spots are crowded or blown out

Bottom line

Stummers Creek is the kind of spot that can be rewarding on the right day but is likely highly tide- and sand-dependent. If you’re planning to surf it, it’s worth checking recent local reports, aerial imagery, and nearby webcams if available.