
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,156 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
The forecast starts with a week of solid, powerful surf, but the conditions are a mixed bag, so you’ll need to pick your moments. The stand-out session for the experienced crew is Saturday afternoon, July 18th, when the swell really starts to crank. That’s the one to circle.
We’re kicking things off with a decent pulse of energy. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Thursday, July 16th, we’ve got a fresh 8 ft to 8 ft SSE swell, but it’s short period at 8 seconds. The wind is howling offshore at 22 mph, which will keep the surface clean, but the wave energy is moderate (756). It’s a big, powerful day for a spot that’s inconsistent. The afternoon stays the same.
Friday, July 17th sees the swell dip a little to 7 ft - 7 ft, with shorter 6-7 second periods. The wind is better in the afternoon, swinging offshore, but the energy drops to (340-382). It’s still a big day for the advanced surfer.
Saturday, July 18th is where it gets interesting. The morning has a clean 7 ft, 9-second swell with offshore wind, but the real story is the afternoon. The swell jumps to 12 ft, 10 seconds, and the energy is massive (2282). This is a strong, powerful groundswell. The wind is strong offshore at 22 mph, so it will be clean but very heavy. At 12 ft, this is strictly for experts only. This is the best on offer for the whole run; a true standout.
Sunday, July 19th holds that 12 ft, 10-9 second swell, but the wind goes up to 25 mph in the morning. It’s strong offshore, meaning it’s clean but incredibly hard to paddle into. The energy is still huge (2374). Another day for the experts only.
Monday, July 20th to Wednesday, July 22nd the swell slowly drops from 12 ft down to 6 ft, but the wind stays cross-offshore. The energy is still moderate to strong (2258 down to 619). The waves will be there, but the wind isn’t perfect; it’s clean but not glassy.
Thursday, July 23rd is a nice reprieve. The swell drops to 5 ft with a 9-second period, and the wind goes light and offshore at 9 mph. The energy is lower (329), but the conditions are much more user-friendly. This is a good, clean option for the more advanced intermediate surfer.
After that, the swell fades out. Friday, July 24th has a tiny 4 ft-6 ft swell, and from Saturday, July 25th all the way through to Thursday, July 30th, the surf is poor. We’re looking at a long flat spell. The swell drops to under 3 ft, and the energy is weak (less than 200). The wind is variable, often cross or onshore. There’s a glassy morning on July 29th, but the swell is only 2 ft; it’s not worth the paddle.
We finish the run on Friday, July 31st with a small, clean 2 ft SE swell, but it’s very short period and the energy is low. A real end-of-the-road day.
So, for the whole 16 days, the absolute standout is Saturday afternoon, July 18th at Boiling Pot. That’s the big, clean, powerful session for the experts. Keep your eyes on the Thursday and Friday, July 23rd and 24th, for a cleaner, smaller window if the big stuff is too much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
753 | 730 | 883 | 321 | 370 | 478 | 707 | 2274 | 3033 | 2351 | 1874 | 1989 | 2258 | 1879 | 1691 | 1324 | 979 | 880 | 474 | 273 | 421 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:51PM2.06m | 10:10AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.94m | 10:58AM1.44m | 11:15PM1.79m | 11:49AM1.43m | 11:56PM1.63m | 12:44PM1.41m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | 1:19AM1.35m | 2:53PM1.45m | 2:12AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.29m | 4:01PM0.26m | 5:05AM0.32m | 4:48PM0.38m | 5:47AM0.36m | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:28AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.67m | 7:10AM0.47m | 7:38PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.52m | 8:58PM0.88m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 20 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
3 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 347 | 130 | 138 | 273 | 421 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | E 21 | — | — | — | ESE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | — | — | — | S 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — |
753 | 730 | 883 | 321 | 370 | 478 | 707 | 2274 | 3033 | 2351 | 1874 | 1989 | 2258 | 1879 | 1691 | 1324 | 979 | 880 | 474 | 207 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 473 | 647 | 628 | 0 | 802 | 199 | 825 | 947 | 473 | 781 | 628 | 520 | 341 | 341 | 204 | 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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