Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Look, we’ve got a bit of a flat run ahead for the next fortnight at Boiling Pot (Noosa). The swell energy is weak, sitting under 200 most days (180 at best), with short-period east-northeast windswell mostly around 2ft to 4ft. It’s not going to be a classic Noosa point break session. There are gaps of several days where the surf is just too ordinary to get excited about.
Friday the 21st, there’s a little 4ft east swell (180 combined energy) with a light cross-off breeze in the morning, keeping it clean enough but the waves are just average. Saturday the 22nd morning looks flat and glassy with a 3ft east swell (114 combined energy), but it’s weak. Not worth paddling out for.
The standout in this whole period is Thursday the 27th of August, afternoon. The swell jumps to 5ft from the ESE with a moderate 341 combined energy, and we’ve got a clean cross-off breeze from the ESE. That’s the best on offer – the waves will have a bit more push and be well-shaped for the point. It’s an advanced spot and it can be inconsistent, so don’t expect it to run all session, but that’s the moment to be in the water.
Sunday the 30th of August morning has another 5ft ENE windswell (191 combined energy) and clean cross-off wind, but the period is only 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly. Good for a paddle if you’re desperate.
From the 31st of August into early September, the swell stays small and ordinary, with a SE wind keeping it clean but the energy is low (under 200 most days). The 1st of September morning is glassy with a 3ft east swell (159 combined energy) but again, not enough grunt for a quality wave. The 3rd of September afternoon shows a 4ft east swell with a long 11-second period (396 combined energy) – that’s a promising groundswell signal, but it’s over a week away and the wind is moderate, so keep an eye on it.
All up, if you’re after a surf, target Thursday the 27th afternoon. The rest is mostly a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 8 |
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174 | 160 | 126 | 100 | 106 | 134 | 143 | 127 | 99 | 54 | 57 | 82 | 127 | 147 | 144 | 161 | 97 | 104 | 75 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:12AM1.12m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:45AM0.61m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 8 |
174 | 160 | 126 | 100 | 106 | 134 | 143 | 127 | 99 | 54 | 57 | 82 | 127 | 147 | 144 | 161 | 97 | 104 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 10 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 |
77 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 49 | 30 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 73 | 92 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 15 | E 15 | S 9 | E 13 |
— | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | SW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 814 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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).
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