Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, SE swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Aug 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - Boiling Pot in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer here. For the next 16 days, we’ve only got the one spot to talk about: Boiling Pot at Noosa. It’s a point break that can be magic when it lines up, but this run is a mixed bag. The water temp’s sittin’ at 68°F, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year by about 2°F – not a huge shock, but you’ll feel it if you’re not wearing a spring suit.
Now, the first real window where it’s worth paddling out opens up Wednesday 26th August. The morning’s got a bit of small 3ft swell from the east with 8 second period, and while the wind is a light cross-off from the southwest, it’s clean enough to catch a few. But honestly, the wave energy is only moderate (114), so you’re not lookin’ at anything exciting. The afternoon turns glassy with a 3 mph southeasterly, and the same slow 3ft east swell – it’s small and ordinary.
Thursday 27th is a write-off. The wind ramps up to 16 mph from the south-southeast, and the swell drops to 2ft – poor conditions, not worth the effort.
Friday 28th brings a glimmer. Morning sees 3ft from the east at 7 seconds, with a gentle offshore from the south-southeast at 9 mph. That’s clean, and the wave energy climbs a little (143). It’s still small and short period, but for a mellow session it’s doable.
Saturday 29th – this is the standout of the whole outlook. The morning has 3ft from the south-southeast but look at the period: 11 seconds. That’s a real groundswell pulse. The combined energy jumps to 252 (moderate), and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the southeast at 9 mph. Clean, lined-up waves at Boiling Pot with that touch of period – it’ll be worth the paddle. The afternoon drops back to 3ft east swell at 8 seconds, so the morning is the pick.
Sunday 30th gets messy. 6ft to 7ft from the south-southeast and southeast, but the period is a short and crumbly 6-7 seconds. The wind is 16-19 mph from the south-southeast – too much blow for that size at a point break. Wave energy hits 360-448, but the quality is poor. Unless you’re after a windblown fight, skip it.
Monday 31st to Tuesday 1st September stays in the marginal zone: 5ft to 5ft from the east-southeast and east, short 6-7 second periods, and moderate cross-off breezes. Not great, but there’ll be something to ride if you’re desperate.
Wednesday 2nd September small again, 4ft from the east-northeast at 8 seconds. The morning is clean with a light 3 mph cross-off, but the afternoon turns cross-shore and choppy.
Thursday 3rd September morning is glassy with a 3 mph northerly, 3ft from the east-northeast at 8 seconds – clean, small, ordinary. The afternoon goes cross-onshore and messy.
From Friday 4th September through to the end of the outlook, it’s mostly poor. Small swells, onshore or cross-onshore winds, and low energy. The morning of Saturday 5th September offers 3ft from the east-northeast at 8 seconds with a light 3 mph south-southeast cross-off – clean but tiny.
The only session worth getting excited about is Saturday 29th August morning at Boiling Pot. The combination of that 11 second south-southeast groundswell and clean cross-off wind will give you the best chance of a proper wave. Small but classy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 9 | SE 6 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 96 | 67 | 55 | 78 | 142 | 103 | 81 | 82 | 109 | 51 | 50 | 237 | 219 | 39 | 124 | 23 | 37 | 74 | 71 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.85m | 7:17AM1.41m | 7:36PM1.88m | 7:51AM1.49m | 8:08PM1.89m | 8:25AM1.56m | 8:41PM1.85m | 9:01AM1.62m | 9:14PM1.79m | 9:39AM1.65m | 9:50PM1.69m | 10:23AM1.66m | 10:28PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM0.42m | 1:33AM0.44m | 1:07PM0.36m | 2:01AM0.36m | 1:44PM0.31m | 2:30AM0.31m | 2:21PM0.29m | 3:00AM0.28m | 3:00PM0.31m | 3:31AM0.27m | 3:42PM0.37m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:28PM0.46m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
99 | 96 | 67 | 55 | 78 | 142 | 103 | 81 | 82 | 19 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 59 | 39 | 91 | 23 | 37 | 74 | 71 | 188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 10 | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 13 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 17 | NE 12 | NE 11 |
15 | 15 | 47 | 32 | 58 | — | — | 26 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | — | E 12 | NE 13 | SSE 10 | NE 12 | SE 18 | NE 12 | S 16 | NE 11 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 14 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — |
— | — | 2 | 119 | 131 | 59 | 42 | — | — | 109 | 27 | 66 | 237 | 219 | 159 | 124 | 88 | 102 | 69 | 69 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 204 | 204 | 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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