Noosa - Boiling Pot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up.

Look, I’m gonna level with you. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag here at Boiling Pot (Noosa - Boiling Point). There’s a long, dry spell at the start with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of something doesn’t show up until the second week, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. The water’s sitting at 68°F, which is a bit colder than we’d usually expect for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.

The first few days are a total write-off. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are flat with tiny 2ft east slop and a short 9-second period, combined energy barely hitting 53 (weak). The wind is offshore at times, but you can’t surf what’s not there. Saturday the 15th is even smaller with 1ft. We see a bump in swell on Sunday the 16th, with 6ft from the SE, but the period drops to a choppy 6 seconds, and the energy jumps to 248 (moderate). The wind is a messy cross-off at 19 mph and it’s carrying rain. It’s just not clean enough to get excited about.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th see the swell pick up to 7ft and 8ft from the SE, with energy readings of 480 up to 754 (strong). The period is still short at 7-8 seconds, which means it’ll be lumpy and crumbly. The wind is a solid cross-off at 19 mph, keeping it messy. This is only for the experts, and even then, it’s a marginal call due to the tide and bumpy conditions.

On Wednesday the 19th, the swell drops back to 4ft, and the energy sits at 400 (moderate). It’s still a bit of a mess.

Now, the first real standout appears on Thursday the 20th of August. The morning is looking the best of the whole run. The swell is 3ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is 211 (moderate). The wind is a clean offshore at 12 mph from the SSE. That’s a solid window for a point break. The Boiling Pot loves that east swell, and with offshore wind, it’ll be peeling smooth. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute. Crowds are a factor here, often packed, so pick your peak.

After that, the rest of the forecast is patchy. Friday the 21st has similar 4ft east swell, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s a bit less clean. The real letdown is Saturday the 22nd – glassy conditions in the morning with 4ft east swell, but the energy is only 182 (moderate), and the waves are just ordinary. The wind goes cross-on in the arvo. Sunday the 23rd is worse with a cross-on breeze and poor conditions.

The final week is a slow fade. The swell drops to 3ft or less, with energy readings falling to 112 or lower. The wind is offshore again on Monday the 24th and Wednesday the 26th, but the swell is too small to do anything with. By Friday the 28th, we’ve got a strong offshore wind at 25 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft. You’d be better off at the pub.

So, if you’re keen, your best bet is the Thursday 20th of August morning session at Boiling Pot. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the cleanest, most surfable window in the whole 16 days. The rest of the time, you’ll be scratching your head.

Rusty.

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