Happy Valley
About the Beach
Happy Valley sits between Kings Beach and Bulcock Beach on Caloundra's Esplanade with two distinct sides. The Clarke Place Park foreshore is sheltered from big surf. At low tide, you'll find large sandbars exposed, creating shallow pools that suit a toddler's first beach day. Crabbing is possible too.
The ocean-facing "Happys" is a sand-bottom break producing waves up to 200 metres long, waist-high to triple overhead. Consistency is low, so don't plan a surf trip around it. Winter with a northwest offshore is your best window, NE to SE swells the pick. Local surf schools run lessons here and the rolling waves make it one of the better beginner spots on the Sunshine Coast.
The 235-metre elevated timber boardwalk from Clarke Place Park to Kings Beach gives you views from Caloundra Head to Bribie Island. The nautical lighthouse-and-ship playground draws families here.
Lifeguard patrols run daily from the September school holidays to early May, plus weekends and school holidays in winter. Conditions change daily, so always check current conditions before swimming. Parking off Esplanade and Ian Street gets tight on busy weekends.
Tomorrow's Forecast
Expecting strong south-westerly winds around 26km/h with a solid 1.3m swell from the south-east. Mild 21°C in the air expected with comfortable 23°C in the water, and a falling tide. Clear skies with a moderate UV index of 3.
Includes weather data from Google
Getting There
Caloundra, 4551, QLD
Park at the corner of Esplanade Bulcock Beach and Ian Street, but expect it to fill fast on busy days. A 235-metre elevated timber boardwalk runs from the foreshore at Clarke Place Park to Kings Beach, with stair access to the sand at both ends.
Parking available nearby
What's On
Downunder Beachfest Street Party
Wednesday 27 May 2026
The opening evening of Beachfest week, a classic car and rock and roll street party in the Caloundra beachfront precinct.
caloundra.com.auDownunder Beachfest Super Cruise
Friday 29 May 2026
A classic car super cruise along the Caloundra coastal roads, part of the Beachfest 2026 celebration week.
caloundra.com.au