
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,630 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noosa - Boiling Pot this week:
The surf forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - Boiling Pot in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a story unfolding over the next couple of weeks, but it starts with a bang and then fades out slowly. The main event is a serious, solid groundswell hitting early on, but it’s not a simple one to call—this one’s for the experienced crew only.
The standout is Boiling Pot (Noosa), a point break that’s known for being fickle but can really fire when it lines up. Right from Sunday morning, 19 July, we’re looking at a solid 15 ft swell coming from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a lot of energy in the water—the combined energy is reading 4109, which is seriously strong. The water is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The wind is a strong offshore from the SSE at 28 mph, which will keep the surface clean, but with swell that big, paddling in will be a mission. The conditions are clean, but it’s only for advanced surfers; anything over 8 ft is expert territory, and this is well above that. The swell direction is SE, which is solid for this spot, though it’s more of an ENE optimium. It’s inconsistent here, so you might wait a while for the good ones, but when they come, they’ll be powerful. This is the best on offer, but it’s a serious challenge.
Come Sunday afternoon, the swell drops to 13 ft, still big, but the wind stays strong offshore. The energy is still massive at 3630, but the forecast calls it marginal due to the size and tide. Not a beginner’s wave right now.
Monday, 20 July, the swell holds around 13 ft in the morning, dropping to 12 ft in the afternoon, with a cross-offshore wind from the SE at 25 mph. The energy is still very high at 3533 and 2643, but the conditions are clean. Still expert-only territory though. The spot is inconsistent, and these big swells are a lottery here.
By Tuesday, 21 July, the swell eases to 8 ft in the morning and 8 ft in the afternoon, with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. Energy drops to 1302 and 1022—still moderate to strong, but the size is coming down. It’s still clean, but the forecast is marginal, and the crowds at Boiling Pot can be a problem.
Wednesday, 22 July, brings a smaller 6 ft to 5 ft swell from the E, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. Energy is down to 468 and 396, feeling more moderate. This is a more manageable size, but the wave quality is only rated as “good conditions,” not exceptional. The swell direction is E, which is a bit off the optimum, and the period is just under the 11-second mark, so it’s not a proper groundswell.
From Thursday, 23 July, things start to taper off. The swell drops to 4 ft with a short 8-second period, and the wind swings around. By Friday, 24 July, there’s a tiny 3 ft swell in the morning, but the wind is offshore, so it’s surfable but very ordinary. The afternoon jumps up to 8 ft, but with a short 7-second period and a moderate cross-offshore wind, it’s messy and marginal.
After that, it’s a long, slow decline. From Saturday, 25 July, all the way through to Monday, 3 August, the swell is mostly below 3 ft, with energy readings dropping into the double digits and single digits. The wind is often offshore or cross-offshore, so the surface stays clean, but there’s just not enough wave to get excited about. The period is short, mostly 7 seconds or less, and the swell directions are all over the place. Expect a big gap of nearly two weeks with no real surf to recommend. The spot is inconsistent, so a blank run like this is not unheard of here.
If you’re a kite surfer, the strong offshore winds and clean conditions on the bigger days might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, the sweet spot is that Sunday morning swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4109 | 3630 | 3505 | 3533 | 2643 | 2106 | 1302 | 920 | 679 | 461 | 389 | 279 | 201 | 161 | 130 | 100 | 555 | 258 | 117 | 132 | 126 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:49AM1.43m | 11:56PM1.63m | 12:44PM1.41m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | 1:19AM1.35m | 2:53PM1.45m | 2:12AM1.25m | 3:58PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.19m | 4:56PM1.59m | 4:24AM1.17m | 5:43PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:28AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.67m | 7:10AM0.47m | 7:38PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.52m | 8:58PM0.88m | 8:47AM0.54m | 10:21PM0.89m | 9:41AM0.55m | 11:28PM0.85m | 10:34AM0.53m | 00:19AM0.78m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | 2 | 461 | 389 | 279 | 201 | 161 | 130 | 100 | — | 78 | 117 | 132 | 126 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 12 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | 23 | 18 | 18 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 9 | SE 11 | — | — | — | NE 8 | SSE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 17 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — |
4109 | 3630 | 3505 | 3533 | 2643 | 2106 | 1302 | 920 | 679 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | 555 | 258 | 70 | 68 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 832 | 739 | 473 | 341 | 341 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Noosa - Boiling Pot Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Noosa - Boiling Pot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Noosa - Boiling Pot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Noosa - Boiling Pot) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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