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Moreton Island - Cape Moreton Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Brisbane (4 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
Moreton Island - Cape Moreton surfForecast / QLD – Brisbane / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 27 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton this week:
The surf forecast for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moreton Island - Cape Moreton in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 27th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 27th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 3rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton over the next 12 days.
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 249 | 275 | 210 | 187 | 194 | 355 | 121 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 281 | 507 | 475 | 385 | 620 | 386 | 695 | 657 | 394 | 716 | 543 | 168 | 198 | 159 | 222 | 118 | 156 | 161 | 88 | 117 | 143 | 193 | 258 | 295 | 324 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:48PM 1.89 | 7:56AM 1.47 | 8:34PM 1.97 | 8:43AM 1.34 | 9:22PM 1.97 | 9:32AM 1.20 | 10:13PM 1.92 | 10:26AM 1.07 | 11:08PM 1.82 | 11:28AM 0.96 | 12:08AM 1.71 | 12:42PM 0.90 | 1:14AM 1.61 | 2:06PM 0.91 | 2:20AM 1.54 | 3:22PM 0.98 | 3:21AM 1.50 | 4:22PM 1.08 | 4:13AM 1.46 | 5:08PM 1.20 | 4:57AM 1.42 | 5:47PM 1.33 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:21PM -0.08 | 2:10AM 0.09 | 2:00PM -0.08 | 3:04AM 0.11 | 2:40PM -0.04 | 4:00AM 0.17 | 3:22PM 0.05 | 5:00AM 0.24 | 4:08PM 0.16 | 6:06AM 0.32 | 5:00PM 0.28 | 7:18AM 0.37 | 6:03PM 0.40 | 8:31AM 0.37 | 7:19PM 0.49 | 9:33AM 0.35 | 8:39PM 0.53 | 10:22AM 0.32 | 9:51PM 0.53 | 11:00AM 0.28 | 10:51PM 0.49 | 11:31AM 0.24 | 11:41PM 0.45 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 6 | - | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Moreton Island - Cape Moreton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Moreton Island - Cape Moreton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Moreton Island - Cape Moreton surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Moreton Island - Cape Moreton) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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Moreton Island - Cape Moreton is 40 km (25 miles) from Caloundra. If you plan a holiday in Brisbane, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caloundra. Caloundra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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