Coolum Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Coolum Surf Guide
A pretty typical Sunshine Coast beach, Coolum features a handful of lineups, including Stumers Creek, Point Perry, Three Bays, and the main beach. The sand bars here are somewhat fickle, but can serve up fun barrels when they are on.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Like most beach breaks, Coolum ranges from user-friendly to draining, depending on swell size and the state of the sand bars.
Local Vibe
Doable
Not too bad.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can get busy, but if you are there early, you'll get your waves.
Spot Rating
Fun
A quality set of beach breaks on a coast littered with them.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Typical beach break paddle out.
Water Quality
Clean
Standard, beautiful Sunshine Coast water.
Hazards
Sharks, sunburn, jellies.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Beachside parking, but get there early, as it tends to fill up.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Ground swells are most common from February through July.
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