Noosa - Boiling Pot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next few days are gonna be a bit of a mixed bag here, but there’s some solid action coming if you’re patient.

We start off with a bit of a rough entry on Friday 17 July. The swell is up around 7 ft from the SE, but it’s short period, only 6 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off 19 mph. It’s not all bad, but the conditions are pretty poor with thunderstorms in the mix. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing special.

Saturday 18 July looks better. The swell holds around 7 ft to 8 ft from the SE, period stretching to 8-9 seconds. The wind goes offshore, lightening up to 16 mph in the afternoon. This is when things start to clean up. The combined energy jumps to 789-801 (moderate), and the surf is looking good, especially for the more experienced crew. The swell direction is off the optimum for Boiling Pot, which prefers ENE, but with offshore wind and a solid groundswell, this point should still produce some nice lines.

Sunday 19 July is a standout. The swell jumps to 12 ft from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a solid, powerful groundswell. The energy readings hit 2001 (strong). The wind is offshore, though gusty at 22 mph in the morning. This is big, clean, and punchy. Only for the experts at this size. The swell direction is still not ideal for the break, but the power and the wind will make for some memorable waves at Boiling Pot. This is the best on offer.

Monday 20 July stays big, with 10 ft to 12 ft from the ESE, period at 9-10 seconds, and energy around 1775-1819 (strong). The wind is cross-off, 22 mph. It’s still big and powerful, but the wind is a bit more on the side, so it’s not as clean as Sunday. Still a big day for the experienced.

From Tuesday 21 July through the rest of the week, the swell slowly drops from 8 ft down to 3 ft. The wind stays mostly cross-off or offshore, keeping things clean. The period drops too, down to 8-9 seconds, so the energy fades. The surf becomes more manageable, but nothing special. By Thursday 23 July, it’s 4 ft from the E, light 6 mph winds, and the surf is clean but small.

From Friday 24 July, the swell drops further, and from Sunday 26 July onwards, we’re in a long flat spell. The waves drop to under 3 ft, and the energy readings are mostly under 100 (weak). From 26 July all the way through to 1 August, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a solid week of flat to tiny, messy surf. The wind is all over the place, and the period is short (5-7 seconds). This is a real lull.

So, to sum it up: the best surf is on Sunday 19 July, with big, clean, offshore waves at Boiling Pot, but it’s only for the experts. Saturday 18 July is also a good call for the intermediate to advanced crew. After that, it fades quickly, and we’re looking at a long dry spell from the end of July into the start of August.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts. Things can change.

Rusty.

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