Sunshine Coast surf report

Every break we cover in Sunshine Coast, QLD: what it needs, who it suits, and today's call.

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• Noosa (First Point) Learner+

  Famous longboard point in Noosa Heads. Soft, peeling rights when a south-east swell wraps in.

  Best: south-south-westerly wind, east-north-east to south-south-east swell, mid tide.
• Tea Tree Bay Intermediate+

  Classic Noosa point inside the national park, at its best on a bigger south-east swell.

  Best: south-south-westerly wind, east-north-east to south-south-east swell, mid tide.
• Sunshine Beach Intermediate+

  Open beach break that picks up lots of swell. Punchy banks when the wind is offshore.

  Best: westerly wind, north-north-east to south swell, mid tide.
• Peregian Beginner+

  Long stretch of beach breaks with plenty of peaks to spread out.

  Best: westerly wind, north-north-east to south swell, mid tide.
• Coolum Beginner+

  Beach break beside Point Perry, with a little shelter at the northern end.

  Best: westerly wind, north-north-east to south swell, mid tide.
• Point Cartwright Intermediate+

  Exposed beach by the Point Cartwright lighthouse that grabs plenty of swell.

  Best: west-north-westerly wind, north-east to south swell, mid tide.
• Alexandra Headland Beginner+

  Beach and point at Alex, sheltered from southerlies. Good for a range of levels.

  Best: south-westerly wind, north-east to south-south-east swell, mid tide.
• Mooloolaba Learner+

  North-facing bay that only breaks on bigger swells. Very gentle when it does: great for first waves.

  Best: south-south-westerly wind, east-north-east to south-south-east swell, mid tide.
• Moffat Beach Intermediate+

  Right-hand point at Moffat Headland in Caloundra, best on a south-east swell.

  Best: west-north-westerly wind, north-east to south swell, mid tide.
• Kings Beach (Caloundra) Learner+

  Small, sheltered beach with patrols and gentle waves on most days.

  Best: west-north-westerly wind, north-east to south swell, mid tide.