
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with ESE 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 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch for a proper wave around here. The only spot that’s even worth talking about is Boiling Pot (Noosa - Boiling Pot), but even that’s a tough sell. There’s a long gap of dead quiet at the start, with no real recommendation until Sunday, August 3rd, and even then, it’s not exactly firing.
Let’s break it down. The first hint of anything surfable comes on Monday morning, August 3rd. We’ve got a tiny 3 ft swell coming from the SE, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, which means it’ll have some push to it, but it’s small. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the SSE at 9 mph, keeping things clean. The wave energy is sitting at 342 (moderate), so it’s got some life. This is an inconsistent spot, and it’s a tricky wave for advanced surfers only, so don’t expect a crowd of beginners. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Tuesday morning, August 4th, is a real tease. The swell drops to 2 ft from the SE, but the wind goes glassy – a light S at 3 mph. That’s a beautiful thing for clean conditions, but the wave energy is weak at 134, and the period is short at 9 seconds, so it’s just not going to hold much shape. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
After that, it’s a desert until Sunday morning, August 9th. That morning, we get a bump up to 4 ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SSE at 12 mph, so it’s clean. The energy jumps to 294 (moderate), so there’s a bit more oomph. This is likely the best of a weak bunch, but it’s still not a standout. The crowd factor at Boiling Pot can be an issue, as it’s often packed, so keep that in mind. The rest of that day and the following week is a write-off – onshore winds, weak swells, and poor conditions dominate.
The second week gets uglier. From August 14th onwards, we’re dealing with strong, fresh breezes around 22 mph and a tiny, messy swell. The wave energy does spike to 501 (strong) on the morning of the 15th, but that’s from a SE swell at 4 ft with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is a cross-offshore at 22 mph. It’s clean, but the wind is howling, making it more of a kitesurfing show than a paddle session. The waves are too small and the wind too strong for a decent surf.
So, to sum it up: the only real window is the morning of Monday, August 3rd, and maybe the morning of Sunday, August 9th, but neither is a cracker. The rest is a long, quiet gap. It’s a frustrating run for an inconsistent spot like Boiling Pot, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
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161 | 214 | 156 | 241 | 235 | 232 | 170 | 81 | 40 | 101 | 160 | 140 | 108 | 78 | 38 | 29 | 25 | 47 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:08AM1.46m | 10:21PM1.77m | 10:50AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.67m | 11:39AM1.50m | 11:41PM1.55m | 12:39PM1.52m | 00:32AM1.41m | 1:53PM1.55m | 1:41AM1.29m | 3:18PM1.63m | 3:11AM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:14AM0.38m | 3:58PM0.42m | 4:47AM0.39m | 4:43PM0.50m | 5:24AM0.41m | 5:35PM0.60m | 6:07AM0.44m | 6:41PM0.71m | 7:01AM0.46m | 8:12PM0.78m | 8:08AM0.48m | 9:55PM0.76m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 16 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
15 | 14 | 119 | 110 | 107 | 232 | 170 | 81 | 33 | 101 | 160 | 140 | 108 | 78 | 38 | 29 | 25 | 47 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | E 18 | E 17 | S 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
5 | 11 | 6 | 241 | 235 | 37 | 40 | 40 | 25 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 35 | 29 | 22 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | ESE 16 | E 16 | E 16 | — | E 14 | NE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | E 18 | SSW 3 | — | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 10 |
11 | 24 | 5 | 5 | — | 15 | 3 | 13 | 40 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — |
161 | 214 | 156 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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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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