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Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
Point Cartwright/Secrets surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Cartwright/Secrets this week:
The surf forecast for Point Cartwright/Secrets over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Cartwright/Secrets in the next 12 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 18th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Cartwright/Secrets over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 460 | 185 | 177 | 1250 | 1497 | 1831 | 934 | 703 | 605 | 393 | 268 | 116 | 106 | 90 | 67 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 37 | 98 | 281 | 433 | 211 | 141 | 254 | 225 | 206 | 216 | 209 | 198 | 151 | 151 | 112 | 141 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:22PM 1.76 | 10:09AM 1.29 | 11:03PM 1.71 | 10:48AM 1.19 | 11:52PM 1.66 | 11:39AM 1.10 | 12:52AM 1.63 | 12:57PM 1.06 | 2:04AM 1.63 | 2:39PM 1.11 | 3:14AM 1.67 | 3:53PM 1.23 | 4:12AM 1.73 | 4:48PM 1.41 | 5:03AM 1.78 | 5:36PM 1.60 | 5:50AM 1.82 | 6:21PM 1.79 | 6:35AM 1.83 | 7:06PM 1.95 | 7:18AM 1.80 | 7:51PM 2.06 | 8:02AM 1.72 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:45AM 0.68 | 4:11PM 0.45 | 5:37AM 0.74 | 4:47PM 0.52 | 6:44AM 0.78 | 5:33PM 0.60 | 8:06AM 0.78 | 6:38PM 0.66 | 9:16AM 0.72 | 8:05PM 0.68 | 10:08AM 0.63 | 9:30PM 0.64 | 10:51AM 0.53 | 10:37PM 0.55 | 11:30AM 0.43 | 11:35PM 0.46 | 12:08PM 0.34 | 12:27AM 0.39 | 12:47PM 0.26 | 1:18AM 0.35 | 1:26PM 0.21 | 2:09AM 0.35 | 2:06PM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Point Cartwright/Secrets Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Point Cartwright/Secrets provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Cartwright/Secrets can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Cartwright/Secrets 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 (Point Cartwright/Secrets) 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 Point Cartwright/Secrets 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 Point Cartwright/Secrets, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 2 km (1 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 9 km (6 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.
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