Noosa - Boiling Pot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the waves on the horizon. Looks like we've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way at Noosa – Boiling Pot, so let's break it down.

The swell is kicking in from the get-go, but it's not going to be all smooth sailing. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1123, so there's plenty of power in the water. The water temp is your typical winter deal here, nothing out of the ordinary for this time of year. Let's dive into the sessions.

Wednesday the 8th is a bit of a challenge. The morning has a solid 6 ft swell from the SE at 12 seconds, a proper groundswell, with a fresh 19 mi/h offshore from the SSE. That's clean, but with that much power and an advanced break, it's for the experienced crew only. The afternoon bumps up to 8 ft, but the wind swings a bit cross-off, making it harder to manage.

The real standout comes on Thursday the 9th. The morning session is the one to circle. We've got 7 ft of SE swell, still at a long 11 seconds, with a moderate 16 mi/h offshore from the South. The combined energy is pumping at 1568. This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and lined up. There's a chance of rain showers, but you'll be too busy surfing to care. The afternoon drops off a bit to 4 ft.

Friday the 10th morning is another good call, with 7 ft of SE swell at 10 seconds and a moderate offshore. The energy is still high at 1310. Light rain won't spoil it. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-off wind.

Saturday the 11th is a tale of two halves. The morning is pure magic – glassy conditions with a tiny 3 mi/h SSW wind, and 4 ft of clean SE swell. It's not the biggest, but for a lazy Saturday morning surf, it's a dream. The afternoon falls apart with onshore wind and choppy conditions, so get it early.

From Sunday the 12th right through to the end of the second week, the surf takes a real dive. The swell drops below 3 ft, the energy falls off a cliff (down to 41 and even 8 for some sessions), and it's mostly poor. You're looking at a solid stretch of flat to tiny waves with no real quality.

Now, there is a pulse of energy coming back around the Friday the 17th of July and into the next week. We see 5 ft to 6 ft swell from the SE, but the period drops to a short 7-8 seconds. That's windswell, not groundswell. It's offering a moderate offshore with clean conditions, but the waves will be wonky and less powerful. For the experienced surfer, there might be a sneaky session, but it's not a must-do. The combined energy sits around 238 to 296, which is moderate.

The 21st of July (Tuesday) is the best of that second pulse, with a light offshore wind and 5 ft swell, but again, it's a short period. It's there if you're keen, but don't expect perfection.

So, the best on offer is hands-down the Thursday morning (9th July) at Boiling Pot. It's a standout. The Saturday morning (11th) for a glassy, smaller option is a close second. After that, the second week is promising but less certain – just a couple of decent windows in a row of flatness.

Stay wet, stay stoked.

Rusty.

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