The Wave
Southwest wind is the cleanest lane, with south giving some shelter.
Southeast swell is the named trigger, and the beach usually shapes up best around mid tide.
Surf GuideQueensland
Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach is the classic Sunshine Coast beach break, with a long exposed run of sand and a reefy edge near Point Perry and Stumer Creek. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Coolum Beach in Queensland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationQueensland, AU
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 9 s
- Wind SW 7 kt
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Expect busy water when it turns on, plus beachside parking, the patrolled southern end, rocks near Point Perry and Stumer Creek, rips, sharks, and jellyfish.
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