Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. 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 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Noosa.
We’re looking at a solid 16-day run with a slow start, but there’s one clear standout for the experienced crew. The first proper surf arrives Sunday the 16th of August. A 1.8m swell from the southeast, short 6-second period, but with offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (288), and those clean faces will be a treat. Boiling Pot is inconsistent and often crowded, but if you get a wave, it’ll be a good one. That’s the best of the outlook.
Monday the 17th brings a 2.2m swell from the east-southeast with a 7-second period and strong energy (508). It’s a bit bigger, so more for the advanced surfer. Wind is cross-offshore, still decent. Tuesday the 18th has peak energy (576) but the wind stays cross-off, and conditions are marginal.
After Thursday the 21st, the swell drops hard. The rest of the month sees small waves under 1.2m, with energy dropping to as low as 90. There’s a distant chance on the 29th of August with a long-period SE groundswell (13-14 seconds) and moderate-strong energy (396-467), but at Boiling Pot that long-period stuff tends to close out. Very uncertain.
Water temp is 68°F, normal for this time of year.
So for the real surfer: Sunday the 16th morning is the moment. Offshores, building swell, clean. Monday morning is the secondary option for more power. After that, it’s a long, flat, onshore lull.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
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26 | 28 | 253 | 217 | 230 | 504 | 447 | 621 | 576 | 512 | 397 | 367 | 181 | 155 | 152 | 148 | 298 | 297 | 247 | 215 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:00PM1.81m | 10:26AM1.56m | 10:35PM1.65m | 11:10AM1.52m | 11:09PM1.49m | 11:58AM1.47m | 11:42PM1.35m | 12:54PM1.43m | 00:19AM1.22m | 2:04PM1.42m | 1:12AM1.12m | 3:22PM1.45m | 2:41AM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:21AM0.25m | 4:24PM0.37m | 4:55AM0.31m | 5:08PM0.52m | 5:29AM0.39m | 5:56PM0.68m | 6:06AM0.47m | 6:58PM0.82m | 6:49AM0.55m | 8:30PM0.90m | 7:45AM0.61m | 10:13PM0.90m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | ESE 13 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
26 | 28 | 30 | 16 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 32 | 367 | 181 | 135 | 143 | 128 | 298 | 297 | 247 | 215 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | E 13 |
3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 77 | 81 | 155 | 152 | 148 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 |
— | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 |
189 | 205 | 253 | 217 | 230 | 504 | 447 | 621 | 576 | 512 | 397 | 238 | 164 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 199 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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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