Surf spot

The Groin

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

Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.3837, 153.0868

Metric
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Wave energy (kJ)	111	106	92	102	102	101	95	72	69	49	44	47	42	52	44	46	51	69	61	59	49	41	35	28	29	28	30	29	28	28	28	29	29	31	26	25	19	19	12	18	153	248	205	166	113	72	80	78	190	195	211	145	134	121	125	120
Wind speed (km/h)	10.7	10.4	9.7	13.4	17.3	14.5	8.2	7.3	6.9	7.9	9.6	16.6	16.4	14	9.7	7.5	6.3	6.1	6.3	10.9	12.1	10.1	6.3	1.4	4.4	5.2	3.7	7.9	12.8	11.5	7.6	6.6	7.1	7.4	8.6	17.6	23.2	26.6	25.8	25.3	20.4	14.8	9.8	19.8	22.4	23.9	21.1	17.3	15.6	14.8	11.7	16.9	13.4	12.7	6.4	4.8
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The Groin is a well-known surf spot on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, located near Mooloolaba at the Mooloolah River entrance. It’s a rock groyne/point-style break that can produce fun, punchy waves when the sand banks and swell line up.

Quick description

Wave type: Beachbreak/groyne-assisted break with shifting sandbanks
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though it can be manageable on smaller days
Conditions it likes:
Swell: East to southeast swell is usually best
Wind: Light west to southwest offshore winds
Tide: Often works best around mid tide, depending on sand levels
Wave quality: Can be very good when aligned, but often inconsistent because the banks move
Crowds: Can get crowded, especially when conditions are good

What it’s like

The break can offer fast, hollow sections at times, along with runnable walls for turns. The groyne structure helps shape the sand and can create a more defined peak than a typical open beachbreak. Because it’s close to a popular coastal area, expect local surfers, bodyboarders, and beachgoers nearby.

Things to watch

Rocky structure and currents near the groyne
Changing sandbars after strong swell or storms
Variable conditions from day to day