The Surf Window

Sunshine Beach

Queensland, Australia

Beach breakIntermediate

A wide, open beach break just south of Noosa that picks up more swell than the sheltered points, a more dynamic option for intermediates and advanced surfers wanting real beach-break power.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size2-5ft

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

Any

LowMidHigh

Season

March–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Punchy, medium-speed beach-break peaks

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: More power than the Noosa points but a sandy bottom keeps it forgiving.

Hazards

  • •Rips between sandbars
  • •Occasional powerful shorebreak on larger swells
  • •Beach can close out on solid SE swells

Local Tips

  • •A great option when Noosa's points are too crowded or the swell is too small for the points to fire.
  • •The beach is long, walk north or south to find the best-shaped peak of the day.

Location

Map showing the location of Sunshine Beach in Queensland, Australia

-26.4051, 153.1118