
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - Boiling Pot in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the local picture for the Noosa area over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight up with you, this is a tough run ahead. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions for the most part, with no real standout days that make me want to rush out the door. The waves are going to be small to modest in size, but the wind and swell quality just ain't doing us any favours. It's gonna be a bit of a grind for a decent wave.
Looking at the whole period, the first week is particularly rough. From Thursday, September 10th right through to the end of that week, we have consistent cross-offshore winds from the southeast blowing at 9 to 22 mph. This onshore wind is turning what little swell we have into messy, choppy surf. The wave energy is mostly weak to moderate, with the 2-digit energy values in the 50-90 range.
The swell direction is coming out of the ESE to SE, but it’s short-period stuff, mostly around 6-8 seconds, so there’s not much push or shape in the water. You'll see heights around 3 ft to 3 ft, occasionally bumping up to 5 ft, but the wind will ruin it. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no major surprises there. For the advanced crew at the Noosa - Boiling Pot, the wind is cross-off from the southeast, which is not ideal. The optimum for that point is ENE, so the direction is poor. It's going to be a frustrating paddle out.
There’s a glimmer of hope about a week out, on Thursday, September 17th. Thursday morning we see a bump in swell to 5 ft from the ESE, with a still moderate southeast wind. The energy jumps up to a moderate 226, which is a bit of life, but the conditions are still marginal, with the wind keeping things a bit bumpy. Still not a top pick, but maybe the best of a bad bunch if you’re desperate.
The following Monday, September 21st, through to Wednesday the 23rd, is a write-off. The swell drops right back to under 3 ft with cross-on or onshore winds. The energy is weak. Skip those days.
Things get a bit bigger but not better at the very end of the period. On Wednesday the 24th of September, we see a bigger push of swell, hitting 7 ft on the Thursday morning, but the wind shifts and stays cross-on from the NE. The swell direction goes to the SE with a short period, and the energy is moderate to strong (331-949). But with that wind, it's going to be a lumpy, messy, and real tough paddle. By Friday the 25th, we've got an 8 ft swell from the SE, but it's directly onshore from the north. This isn't really paddle-surfing territory; it looks more interesting for the kite surfers if they're game. For the rest of us, it's a pass.
Honestly, there's no true standout in this forecast. The overall quality is poor right across the 16-day window. For a famously inconsistent spot like the Boiling Pot, a blank stretch like this is just part of living here. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, I’d save your energy.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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57 | 372 | 1014 | 623 | 456 | 405 | 294 | 222 | 176 | 191 | 141 | 126 | 104 | 81 | 64 | 62 | 63 | 50 | 52 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:17AM1.59m | 7:39PM1.95m | 7:58AM1.67m | 8:16PM1.89m | 8:37AM1.71m | 8:51PM1.79m | 9:15AM1.71m | 9:23PM1.66m | 9:54AM1.69m | 9:55PM1.52m | 10:34AM1.63m | 10:25PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.22m | 1:15PM0.15m | 1:58AM0.17m | 1:59PM0.15m | 2:32AM0.16m | 2:40PM0.20m | 3:04AM0.17m | 3:20PM0.29m | 3:35AM0.22m | 4:00PM0.42m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:42PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
57 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 135 | 141 | 3 | 104 | 81 | 11 | 62 | 63 | 50 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | NE 16 | NE 15 | E 14 | NE 8 | E 13 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 12 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
13 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | E 13 | E 20 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 |
14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | 372 | 1014 | 623 | 456 | 405 | 294 | 222 | 176 | 191 | — | 126 | 53 | 19 | 64 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 520 | 520 | 199 | 0 | 204 | 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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