Surf spot

Sunshine Beach

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

Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.4187, 153.1107

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Wind speed (km/h)	12.3	10.8	9.8	16.5	15.3	12.8	8.2	6.8	6.2	6.5	9.6	13.8	15.6	13.8	7.7	7.1	6.5	6.9	6.7	10.4	12.4	10.7	5.2	0.7	4.7	4.9	4	7.4	13.8	12.5	8.6	6.7	7.4	6.8	8.4	10.6	22.7	22.1	23.4	24.9	19.1	13.1	10.2	17.5	22.3	22.2	24.3	18.4	15.1	9	11.3	13	20.4	18.2	12.8	10.2
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Sunshine Beach (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia) is a scenic, exposed stretch of open beach break just south of Noosa, known for its clean sandbanks, powerful surf, and beautiful coastal setting. It’s a popular spot for surfers who want a more spacious, less crowded alternative to the famous Noosa points.

Surf character

Wave type: Predominantly beach break
Best for: Beginners to advanced surfers depending on conditions, though it can get punchy and challenging
Wave quality: Can be quite good when sandbanks line up and swell is in the right range
Direction/swell: Works best with E/NE to SE swells
Wind: Offshore westerly to southwesterly winds tend to clean it up

Conditions

Tide sensitivity: Often changes a lot with tide and sand movement
Crowds: Can be busy, especially near the main access points and during school holidays
Hazards: Strong rips, shifting sandbanks, shorebreak, and occasional bigger, faster waves

Vibe and setting

Sunshine Beach has a relaxed coastal feel, backed by dune and residential areas, with a wide, open beach and a stunning outlook toward the Coral Sea. It’s a great place for a surf session followed by a swim, café stop, or coastal walk.

Good to know

Conditions can vary a lot from day to day because it’s a sand-bottom beach break.
It’s worth checking local surf reports and watching the banks before paddling out.
On bigger days, it can have serious power, so it’s best suited to surfers comfortable in punchy beach-break surf.