Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with E 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve had a good look at what’s coming our way for Noosa’s Boiling Pot (Noosa) over the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it.
Right now, the surf is pretty limp. We’re looking at small, weak waves with a combined energy of just 180, and the water’s a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 68°. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s no punch to it. The swell is coming from the east at 4ft, but with a short period of 8 seconds, it’s just not doing much. This is a very ordinary run of surf for the rest of this week.
Friday the 21st through to Sunday the 30th of August is a long, flat stretch. The swell stays between 2ft and 4ft, the period is short, and the energy is weak – mostly in the 110 to 170 range. The wind is often cross-off or light, so the surface is clean, but there’s no real juice. It’s the kind of small stuff that’s only interesting if you’re desperate for a paddle. The best of this poor run is Saturday the 22nd morning with a glassy 3ft east swell, but it’s still tiny and weak.
The real standout, and the only time this forecast gets me excited, is the last day of August and into early September. On Monday the 31st of August, the swell jumps up to 6ft from the east, and the energy hits 384. The wind is light and cross-offshore in the morning, making it clean. This is a proper jump in size. It’s still a short period, but the power is suddenly there. The following morning, Tuesday the 1st of September, holds similar size at 6ft with a clean cross-off wind, and the energy is up at 416. The standout session looks like Wednesday the 2nd of September morning, with a clean 5ft east swell, a moderate offshore wind, and a combined energy of 406. That’s a solid, punchy wave for the Boiling Pot. It’s not overly big, but it’s got enough grunt for a good session. Just be aware that this spot is inconsistent, and it can get crowded when it’s on.
After that, it drops back down into the ordinary range, with a glassy morning on the 4th of September but very small waves.
So, to sum it up: the next week and a half is a write-off for any decent waves. The best on offer is Monday the 31st of August through to Wednesday the 2nd of September. Hit up the Boiling Pot for a clean, solid 5ft to 6ft east swell with offshore winds. That’s the window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 160 | 131 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 114 | 159 | 99 | 89 | 55 | 78 | 112 | 151 | 165 | 153 | 121 | 124 | 94 | 159 | 133 | 123 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:22PM1.45m | 2:41AM1.06m | 4:27PM1.52m | 4:14AM1.07m | 5:17PM1.61m | 5:17AM1.14m | 5:57PM1.71m | 6:03AM1.23m | 6:31PM1.79m | 6:42AM1.32m | 7:04PM1.85m | 7:17AM1.41m | 7:36PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.90m | 8:57AM0.63m | 11:20PM0.82m | 10:07AM0.62m | 00:03AM0.73m | 11:02AM0.56m | 00:35AM0.62m | 11:48AM0.49m | 1:05AM0.53m | 12:29PM0.42m | 1:33AM0.44m | 1:07PM0.36m | 2:01AM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 160 | 131 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 114 | 159 | 99 | 89 | 55 | 78 | 112 | 151 | 165 | 153 | 121 | 124 | 94 | 159 | 97 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 10 | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | E 15 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 45 | — | 114 | 78 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 10 | — | E 15 | S 10 | S 10 | E 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | SSE 3 | ESE 8 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 133 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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