Noosa - Boiling Pot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Noosa over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to be honest, but we’ve got a few moments to get excited about.

First up, Boiling Pot (Noosa) is the only spot with any real action, and even then, we’ve got to wait a bit. The water’s sitting at 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

So, Thursday afternoon kicks things off, but honestly, it’s not much. We’re looking at a tiny 1ft swell from the ESE, and the wave energy is weak at 69. It’s clean with an offshore breeze, but it’s just too small to get excited about. Friday’s not much better – a bit of a jump to 2ft on the morning but with a short, messy 7-second period and rain showers. The energy is still low at 94. It’s surfable but that’s about it.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Saturday the 1st of August, the morning session is our first real standout. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the SSE with a short 6-second period, but the energy is moderate at 232. What really makes it though is the clean offshore wind. It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun and clean for the more experienced crew. Keep in mind, this is an inconsistent break, so don’t expect waves rolling through every minute. The afternoon gets messy with onshore wind, so get out early.

Sunday the 2nd of August morning sees a bump to 6ft from the ESE, but the wind goes cross-offshore and it’s a bit ordinary and messy. The energy is higher at 293, but the conditions just aren't there for a clean ride. The afternoon though, that’s a real head-scratcher. There’s a solid 2ft swell, but with a massive 16-second period (groundswell) from the SE. That long period and the energy jumping to 684 means it’ll look better for a point break like Boiling Pot, but the wave height is just tiny. It'll be spooky and straight.

Monday the 3rd of August looks lovely. Morning and afternoon both have 3ft to 3ft of clean SE swell with a good 12-13 second period, and the light offshore breeze keeps it all tidy. The energy is strong at 367-381. This is the one to pencil in. It’s not a beast, but for clean, fun longboard waves on a point, this is as good as it gets in this run.

After that, it drops off badly. From the 4th of August Tuesday onwards, we’re into a long, bleak run. The swell drops to 2ft and smaller, and while we get a glassy morning on the 4th and 7th of August, the wave energy plummets into the double digits (147, 61, 34). It’s basically flat, poor conditions. There’s a solid 10-day gap from the 4th all the way through to the 14th of August with nothing worth a paddle. It’s just small, weak, and mostly messy.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the morning of Saturday the 1st of August for that punchy 5ft SSE swell with clean offshores, but the real standout for quality and fun is all day Monday the 3rd of August. That’s the one I’d be eyeing off for a clean, easy session. Don’t hold your breath for anything after that.

Rusty.

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