Surf spot

The Spit

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

Country: Australia, QLD, Sunshine Coast
Coordinates: -26.6835, 153.1315

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	SSWCross-off	SEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	SEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SEOffshore	ESECross-off	ECross-off	EGlassy	NNWGlassy	WCross-on	WCross-on	WGlassy	NECross-on	ENECross	NECross-on	NNWOnshore	NWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSEOffshore	SEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSEOffshore	SEOffshore	ESECross-off	SSEGlassy	WSWGlassy

The Spit, Sunshine Coast, Queensland is a well-known surf break on the northern end of Noosa’s inlet system, near Noosa North Shore / Teewah. It’s generally talked about as a sandbar/point-style beach break with shifting banks rather than a fixed reef break.

Quick description

Wave type: Sand-bottom beach break / sandbar bank
Wave quality: Can be very good when the banks line up; often playful and fun rather than heavy
Best swell: Works best with a consistent E or SE swell and moderate size
Wind: Usually wants offshore to light winds; protected conditions can make a big difference
Crowds: Can get busy when conditions are good, especially with locals and day-trippers
Level: Best suited to intermediate surfers, though beginners may find calmer sections depending on the day

What it feels like

The Spit is typically a shifty, sand-dependent wave. On the right tide and swell direction, it can produce clean, peeling walls and enjoyable takeoffs. Because the banks move around, the quality can vary a lot from session to session. Some days it’s punchy and hollow in sections; other days it’s soft and closeout-prone.

Conditions to watch

Tide: Often tide-sensitive; many sandbar breaks on the Sunshine Coast improve around mid tide
Hazards: Strong currents, changing banks, and other surfers
Access: Can depend on vehicle/boat access and local conditions.

Overall vibe

A fun, natural sandbank surf spot with the potential for quality beachbreak surf when the banks, swell, and wind align. It’s not usually famous for heavy barrels, but it can deliver really enjoyable, classic Queensland surf.