The best places to surf on the Sunshine Coast

There’s a term in surfing known as ‘stoke’, which aims to describe that indescribable rush surfers get from an amazing surf session. It’s addictive: once you get a taste for it, you’re sure to be hooked. Good thing our latest Mater Prize Home lottery No. 303 is so close to many of the Sunshine Coast’s best surfing spots. Plus, you’ll get two surfboards included in the prize lottery, for even more encouragement to catch waves any chance you get.

Bookmark these top places to surf on the Sunshine Coast as they’re sure to become your go-tos.

Best for sunrise

Not that you probably need any more motivation to get up early for a surf session before work, but it’s hard to pass up Mudjimba Beach at sunrise. Besides the stunning colours lighting up the sky, you’ll feel invigorated standing on your board in what many consider to be the best surf break in the Sunshine Coast.

Best for families

For a family-friendly day out that also allows you some solo surfing time, you will have no trouble keeping the kids entertained at Coolum. The beach is wide and flat for throwing around a ball or building sandcastles, while the waves near the small headland are perfect for learning how to surf. If you manage to steal a kid-free moment, paddle out to Stumers Creek for unmissable barrels, when the conditions are right.

Best lunch-break spot

With your own dedicated office space within our latest Mater Prize Home, working from home is likely to become a regular occurrence. So, it’s handy to know a close-by surfing spot that you can duck out to on your lunch break! Alexandra Headland is just 12 minutes from home and is loved by locals looking for a less crowded spot to hang ten.

Best for a weekend away

If you’re chasing an excuse to squeeze in more surfing, pack up the car and head off on a mini break to Rainbow Beach. Located at the far north end of the Sunshine Coast, the super long sandy right hand point break at Double Island Point is the place to be. Between waves, check out the colourful sandscape at Carlo Sand Blow, hike up to Double Island Lighthouse, and enjoy a lagoon swim at Honeymoon Bay.

Best for surfing and sundowners

When you’ve just wrapped up a glorious surf session with your mates and don’t want the evening to end, it pays to be somewhere you can just stroll from beach to bar. You can’t beat Noosa when it comes to an iconic spot to catch waves. It’s also perfectly positioned near numerous bars should you wish to keep the good times rolling. Locale, Miss Moneypenny’s, and El Capitano are all great spots for beers and a bite.

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