When should you surf Sunshine Beach today?
The strongest signal points around 9h with a 23/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Sunshine Beach surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Sunshine Beach (Sunshine Coast).
Best score today
239h
Now
—00:00
Waves
1.7 m
6 s
Wind
20 km/h
Onshore · E
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 19:00
range 0.9 m
Light
05:11 → 17:55
Best windows today
7h20/100
1.5 m · 6 s · 20 km/h
8h20/100
1.6 m · 6 s · 20 km/h
9h23/100
1.6 m · 6 s · 19 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 17 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | — | 1.4 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 20 | 1.4 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 20 | 1.4 m · 6 s | 16 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 1.5 m · 6 s | 17 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 1.5 m · 6 s | 18 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 20 | 1.5 m · 6 s | 21 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 20 | 1.5 m · 6 s | 20 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 20 | 1.6 m · 6 s | 20 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 23 | 1.6 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.6 m · 6 s | 22 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.6 m · 6 s | 21 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.7 m · 6 s | 24 km/h · E | high tide |
| 13:00 | — | 1.7 m · 6 s | 23 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.7 m · 6 s | 23 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.7 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 23 | 1.7 m · 6 s | 20 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 23 | 1.7 m · 6 s | 20 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 23 | 1.7 m · 6 s | 21 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 23 | 1.7 m · 6 s | 22 km/h · SE | low tide |
| 20:00 | 23 | 1.7 m · 6 s | 23 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.7 m · 6 s | 23 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 1.7 m · 6 s | 22 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 23 | 1.7 m · 6 s | 22 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Sunshine Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 19:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Sunshine Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Sunshine Beach.