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Pin Cushion Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
Pin Cushion surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 23 Jan 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pin Cushion this week:
The surf forecast for Pin Cushion over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pin Cushion in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 24th Jan) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 24th Jan) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 24th Jan) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pin Cushion over the next 12 days.
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tue 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 151 | 117 | 397 | 178 | 226 | 98 | 48 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 20 | 35 | 27 | 51 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 45 | 85 | 107 | 125 | 139 | 218 | 416 | 230 | 303 | 554 | 425 | 431 | 428 | 798 | 1080 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:31AM 1.45 | 3:49PM 1.12 | 5:22AM 1.57 | 4:59PM 1.14 | 6:06AM 1.71 | 5:53PM 1.19 | 6:45AM 1.85 | 6:40PM 1.26 | 7:23AM 1.97 | 7:23PM 1.35 | 8:00AM 2.06 | 8:03PM 1.43 | 8:38AM 2.10 | 8:44PM 1.51 | 9:16AM 2.10 | 9:26PM 1.58 | 9:55AM 2.04 | 10:11PM 1.62 | 10:36AM 1.93 | 10:59PM 1.63 | 11:18AM 1.77 | 11:55PM 1.61 | 12:06PM 1.59 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:54AM 0.86 | 10:10PM 0.50 | 11:54AM 0.78 | 11:02PM 0.45 | 12:40PM 0.68 | 11:49PM 0.38 | 1:19PM 0.58 | 12:33AM 0.31 | 1:55PM 0.49 | 1:15AM 0.24 | 2:30PM 0.42 | 1:57AM 0.19 | 3:05PM 0.37 | 2:40AM 0.18 | 3:41PM 0.34 | 3:24AM 0.20 | 4:19PM 0.33 | 4:10AM 0.27 | 4:58PM 0.34 | 5:01AM 0.39 | 5:41PM 0.38 | 5:59AM 0.54 | 6:30PM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tue 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:38 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 110 | 101 | 103 | 60 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 35 | 35 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, strong winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 425mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Sun morning, light winds from the NE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pin Cushion Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pin Cushion provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pin Cushion can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pin Cushion 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 (Pin Cushion) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pin Cushion may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Pin Cushion, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.
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