Noosa - Boiling Pot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s run through it. Things fire up mid-week but then we hit a long, flat spell before a possible return of energy late in the second week.

Wednesday 8 July kicks off with a solid pulse of SE swell at Boiling Pot (Noosa). We’re looking at clean 8ft to 8ft with a 12-second period out of the southeast. That’s a moderate energy swell (1645), mostly groundswell, so expect some proper lines but be patient between sets. Water temp is 69°, a bit colder than usual for this time of year. Wind is a fresh SSE breeze – offshore in the morning, going cross-off in the arvo. This is big and powerful, over 8ft at times, so this one’s for the experienced crew only. Crowds are often a factor here, so pick your moment.

Thursday 9 July holds nicely. Still a clean 7ft SE swell with a moderate 11-second period (1208 energy). Winds are offshore from the south, moderate breeze. Excellent conditions for advanced surfers.

Friday 10 July starts off strong again: 7ft SE swell, 10-second period, offshore SSE breeze in the morning. By the arvo the swell drops to 5ft and the wind turns cross-off, but it’s still clean. Good couple of days if you can get out.

Saturday 11 July sees the swell drop right off to 4ft by morning and the wind is cross-off, but by the afternoon it’s cross-on at 3ft – poor conditions. Sunday 12 July through to Monday 20 July is a long stretch of tiny, weak surf with very low energy. Most days are showing 0.7ft to 3ft with poor conditions. There’s a gap of about 8 to 9 days with nothing worth getting wet for.

Monday 20 July afternoon shows a glimmer of hope: glassy conditions with a 2ft E swell, 12-second period, and 223 energy. It’s small, but the glassy wind makes it look clean and fun if you’re on a log.

Tuesday 21 July brings a fresh pulse of ESE swell, building to 4-5ft with a 13-second period and moderate energy (584-646). Winds are cross-off and fresh, but the swell is showing as marginal – could be a bit raw, but there’s potential.

Wednesday 22 July is the true standout of the second week. Clean 5ft ESE swell, 12-13 second period, strong energy (632-692). Winds go from light cross-off in the morning to light offshore from the SSE in the afternoon. That’s a cracking window for Boiling Pot. The crowd is still a factor, but the quality looks good for experienced surfers. This one’s worth marking on the calendar.

After that, Thursday 23 July fades back to small, poor conditions.

Overall, the first three days are the go – especially Thursday and Friday – then you wait all the way through to the 22nd for the next proper chance.

- Rusty

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