Surf spot

The Bluff

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

Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.6715, 153.1129

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1	1	1	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.7	1.3	1.1	1	0.9	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.9	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	5	5	5	5	5.3	5	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.6	5	5	4.9	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.9	5.2	5	5	5.2	5.3	5	5	5	5	5.5	5.3	5.9	6.8	7.1	7.3	7	7	7.4	7	8.2	7	6.4	6	6	6.2	5.9	6.7	7.3	7.3
Wave energy (kJ)	47	49	47	48	48	46	35	33	34	27	26	30	38	37	36	34	41	42	38	37	33	29	26	22	23	22	21	19	22	21	22	23	22	20	20	19	19	23	13	49	160	132	99	76	42	33	45	88	106	94	69	56	47	47	55	52
Wind speed (km/h)	8.7	10.1	8.2	13.6	16.7	11.5	6.8	5.4	6.3	8	9.4	14.4	14.6	12.5	6.8	5.5	5.8	6.1	5.3	9.2	11.4	9.4	4	2.4	5.1	5.8	3.7	7.9	13.4	11.2	7.1	6.4	7.3	6.7	6	15	21.6	23.2	24.5	22.1	19.1	12.1	8.5	17.7	21.5	22.4	20.3	16.2	14.4	13	9.7	14	11.8	10.5	3.5	4
Wind direction	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SSECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ECross	EGlassy	NNWGlassy	WCross	WCross	WGlassy	NECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	ESECross-off	SSEGlassy	WSWGlassy

The Bluff is a well-known surf break on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, sitting near Noosa Heads. It’s a scenic point/reef-style setup that can offer fast, punchy waves when conditions line up, especially with the right swell and wind.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a reef/point break feel with clean, shaped waves.
Best conditions: Usually works best with a good size swell, light offshore winds, and the right tide.
Wave quality: Can be fun and hollow at times, but it’s more of a quality over quantity wave.
Crowds: Often crowded, especially when conditions are good, because it’s near a popular surf region.

Surf characteristics

Can produce quick takeoffs and reliable peelers on the right day.
May suit intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on size and power.
The break can be sensitive to tide and swell direction, so it’s worth checking local reports.

Hazards / considerations

Rocks/reef and shallow sections can make it less forgiving.
Conditions can change quickly with wind and tide shifts.
It’s important to respect locals, rips, and marine conditions.

Vibe

The Bluff has a classic Sunshine Coast surf feel: beautiful scenery, strong local surf culture, and waves that can be excellent when the ocean lines up.