Best Beaches near Sunrise Beach
About the Suburb
Find 3 beaches near Sunrise Beach, a quiet residential stretch north of Noosa with consistent easterly waves and glorious morning light. Less visited than Noosa Main Beach, Sunrise rewards early risers with empty lineups and dolphin sightings.
What Makes It Special
- •Dolphins surfing the waves alongside you at dawn
- •Literally faces east - the sunrise here is one of the best on the coast
- •A residential neighbourhood, not a tourist strip - bring your own coffee
Getting There
2 hours from Brisbane. Street parking along David Low Way and Sunrise Boulevard. Walking distance from Noosa Junction. No direct bus - drive or walk from Noosa.
Best Time to Visit
Early mornings year-round for the best light and uncrowded waves. East swells in autumn and winter. A local secret even in peak season.
Along the Coast
What's On
Noosa Eat & Drink Festival
Thursday 11 — Sunday 14 June 2026
A four-day food, wine and culinary festival at the Noosa Heads beachfront, featuring a Festival Village with pop-up restaurants, a culinary stage, lounge spaces, and live entertainment along the foreshore.
noosafoodandwine.com.au