Noosa - Boiling Pot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Noosa’s Boiling Pot are a real mixed bag, and we’ve got a long, flat stretch to start. There’s no surf worth paddling out for until Sunday, the 16th of August, so that’s a solid 4-day gap of nothing but small, choppy leftovers. From there, things slowly build, but we’re talking about a real patience game.

Let’s kick it off on Sunday morning, the 16th of August. We’ve got a tiny 3ft swell from the east, with a short 6-second period. The wave energy is weak (77), and while the wind is offshore from the SSE at 25 mph, the conditions are described as “surfable waves but very ordinary.” It’s a pick-up session at best – not the kind of thing that’ll get the heart racing.

Monday the 17th sees a jump in size, with 7ft from the ESE on the morning, and the energy ramps up to moderate (388). The wind is cross-offshore from the SE at 25 mph, keeping things clean, but the surf is still marginal. This is a bit of a lumpy, awkward swell for the Boiling Pot, which is a point break that loves a longer period groundswell. The period is only 7 seconds, so don’t expect much shape.

Now, Tuesday the 18th is where things start to look interesting. We’ve got 7ft from the ESE, with an 8-second period, and the energy is strong (614). The wind is cross-offshore from the SE at 25 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is solid, punchy swell for more experienced surfers – over 8ft is expert territory, and at 7ft, it’s already pushing the limits for beginners. The optimum swell direction is from the ENE, and this ESE swell is a touch off, but it’s still got enough juice to offer some decent runners on the point. The water temp is about 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, no real anomaly to speak of.

Wednesday the 19th holds similar size, 6ft from the SE, but the energy is still strong (636). The wind stays cross-offshore from the SSE at 25 mph, and it’s clean. The period drops to 8 seconds again, so it’s still a bit short and bumpy for a point break, but it’s surfable. Crowds are often a thing at Boiling Pot, so expect company.

The standout session of the whole run looks like Thursday the 20th of August. Early morning, we’ve got 6ft from the ESE, with an 8-second period, and the energy is solid (424). The wind is true offshore from the SSE at 25 mph, giving us that clean, glassy face. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and with a solid 6ft and offshore breeze, this is your best bet for a proper session. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum, but the conditions are too good to ignore.

From Friday the 21st onwards, the swell starts to drop. Friday morning has 4ft from the east, with a 9-second period and moderate energy (355). The wind is offshore from the south at 20 mph, so it’s clean, but the size is diminishing. Saturday the 22nd keeps that 4ft to 4ft east swell, with a light offshore breeze in the morning from the south at 10 mph – real clean, but small. By Sunday the 23rd, the wind swings onshore, and the quality drops off.

The second week gets quiet again. From Monday the 24th, we’re looking at 3ft from the east with a 10-second period, and the energy is weak (156). The wind is glassy in the morning, but the swell is tiny. From Tuesday the 25th onward, it’s back to knee-high slop, with onshore winds and no real energy. The period drops to 5 seconds by Thursday the 27th, and the wind is howling onshore from the north at 30 mph – that’s a kite-surfing breeze, not a paddle session.

So, in a nutshell: the first week is a slow burn, with Thursday the 20th as the real standout if you’re patient. The water’s average temp, the crowds are likely, and the Boiling Pot needs a bit more period to really fire, but when the wind’s offshore and the swell’s 6ft, it’s worth the paddle. After that, it’s a quick fade to flat.

Rusty.

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