
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SE swell with 658 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SSE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening in the water for the next couple of weeks.
The 16-day outlook is a bit of a slow burn, honestly. We've got a long stretch of quiet, but there's a little window of hope if you're willing to wait.
Focusing on Noosa – Boiling Pot. The water's running at about 69°, which is a touch cooler than normal for the season, so you might want a thin steamer.
Right now, through the first few days, it's a total no-go. The early weekend of September 5th is tiny, with weak conditions. We're looking at a 1.0ft easterly swell, with a short period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of only 26. The wind is a messy cross-onshore, just creating wind ripples. Don't even bother.
We then slide into a long, flat spell. From Sunday the 6th through Tuesday the 8th, it's all small, with mixed-up winds. The swell is mostly under 3ft, the period is short, and the energy is low. It's a real dead zone.
Now, the first real sign of life comes on Wednesday, September 9th. The morning session is the clear standout of the entire forecast. We've got a clean 4ft swell from the SE, with a much better period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 356, which is solid moderate energy. The wind is offshore from the SSE, which is a huge bonus for Boiling Pot. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It's still a bit far out, so treat it as promising, but the pieces are there for some clean, fun waves. The afternoon sees the quality drop as the wind changes, so make it a dawn patrol mission.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a real grind. The swell stays small, the wind is mostly cross-off, and the energy is generally weak. From Thursday the 10th through Tuesday the 15th, it's a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions. The surf size flirts with 3ft a few times, but the period is short, and the energy just isn't there.
There's a late pulse of size on Wednesday, September 16th. The afternoon shows a 7ft swell from the SE, but with a short period of 7 seconds, it's going to be a rough, bumpy mess. The wind is light cross-shore, but that size with that period is more of a kook's nightmare than a treat. Experts only, and even then, it's a gamble.
The final few days, from Thursday the 17th to Sunday the 20th, fade out back to small, weak, and generally unappealing.
So, the bottom line: the only real standout is Wednesday morning, September 9th. For the rest of the 16 days, it's a waiting game. The surf is flat and the conditions are poor. It's a long stretch of nothing, but that one morning could offer a few clean ones if you're patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 22 | 55 | 42 | 61 | 22 | 120 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 19 | 190 | 324 | 157 | 124 | 74 | 13 | 658 | 342 | 229 | 149 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:07PM1.65m | 3:22AM1.13m | 4:24PM1.75m | 4:44AM1.22m | 5:25PM1.86m | 5:44AM1.34m | 6:15PM1.94m | 6:33AM1.47m | 6:59PM1.97m | 7:17AM1.59m | 7:39PM1.95m | 7:58AM1.67m | 8:16PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03PM0.68m | 9:18AM0.48m | 11:12PM0.55m | 10:35AM0.40m | 00:03AM0.42m | 11:36AM0.29m | 00:45AM0.31m | 12:29PM0.20m | 1:23AM0.22m | 1:15PM0.15m | 1:58AM0.17m | 1:59PM0.15m | 2:32AM0.16m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 15 | E 13 | ESE 14 | SE 13 |
8 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 16 | 26 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 157 | 124 | 74 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | — | E 13 | E 14 | E 15 |
15 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 52 | 12 | 12 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 10 | — | — | E 9 | NE 8 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 15 | — | E 17 | E 18 | E 14 |
3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 15 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 10 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
— | 22 | 55 | 42 | 61 | 123 | 120 | 52 | 14 | 22 | 73 | 190 | 324 | — | — | — | 75 | 658 | 342 | 229 | 149 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 258 | 580 | 49 | 243 | 176 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 341 | 204 | 194 | 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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