Moffat Beach surf report

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

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Tomorrow at Moffat Beach (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–12pm

Fun.

Glassy, no wind, chest-high waves. Rated for an intermediate surfer.

Barely any wind (5 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
Waves around chest high (1.0m faces), a good size for an intermediate surfer.
Easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
Low tide and rising at 10am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
Wind swings north-easterly 8 kn around 2pm, so it'll get choppy.

Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:15 pm Gold Coast time.

When is Moffat Beach good?

Best wind: West-north-westerly (offshore) or none
Best swell: North-east to south
Best tide: Mid tide
Suits: Intermediate+

Who it suits depends on the size: intermediates up to about 1.4m. Bigger than 1.4m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.

It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. A west-north-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 Moffat Beach for your level.

Watch out

Rocky point and a local crowd.

Frequently asked

What are the best conditions for surfing Moffat Beach?

Moffat Beach is best with a west-north-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-east to south swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.

What wind is offshore at Moffat Beach?

A west-north-westerly wind (WNW) blows straight offshore at Moffat Beach, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.

Is Moffat Beach good for beginners?

Not really. Moffat Beach is best for intermediate surfers and up. Beginners will have a better time at Noosa (First Point) or Peregian.

What should I watch out for at Moffat Beach?

Rocky point and a local crowd.

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