Coolum surf report
Beach break beside Point Perry, with a little shelter at the northern end.
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Tomorrow at Coolum (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Glassy, no wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (2 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around head high (1.2m faces), on the big side for a beginner.
- Easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and dropping at 5am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings east-north-easterly 6 kn around 11am, so it'll get choppy.
- Faces around 1.2m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.2m and 7 seconds, Coolum is one for intermediate surfers and up today. Rips and rocks near the point.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:11 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Coolum good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Coolum for your level.
Watch out
Rips and rocks near the point.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Coolum?
Coolum is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Coolum?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Coolum, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Coolum good for beginners?
It can be. Coolum suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Coolum?
Rips and rocks near the point.
Nearby breaks
- Peregian 5.6 km
- Sunshine Beach 14.0 km
- Alexandra Headland 15.9 km