
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here to talk about what's ahead for Noosa's Boiling Pot.
First off, the water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year. Nothing weird going on.
So for the next 16 days, our only show in town is Boiling Pot. This spot is famous for being inconsistent, so we've got to be smart about when to paddle out.
The action starts on Thursday the 16th with a 8ft SSE swell. Wind is blowing offshore at 22 mph, which sounds clean, but that's a strong breeze – paddling out will be a real chore. The swell period is short at 7 to 8 seconds, so the waves won't have much grunt. The combined energy is moderate at 703, dropping to 614. It's surfable, but only if you're keen for a fight.
Friday the 17th sees a 7ft SE swell, but with a risk of thunderstorms and the wind going cross-off. Energy is lower at 454 and 403. A pass for me.
The real window is Saturday the 18th through Tuesday the 21st. Saturday morning starts clean with a 7ft SSE swell and a fresh offshore, energy at 856. But Saturday afternoon is where the spark hits. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SE, a nice 10-second period, and the combined energy rockets to 1704. That's real power, and the wind is still offshore. We stay in the 10ft to 12ft range through Sunday and Monday, with the energy peaking at 2498 on Monday morning. This is proper groundswell – those 10-second periods mean the lines will be fat and powerful. The wind goes cross-off on Monday, so the faces will be glassy but the take-off zone could be tricky. Tuesday still has clean, fun 8ft to 10ft waves. With the swell topping 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The absolute best looks like Sunday the 19th afternoon and Monday the 20th morning – massive swell, combined energy in the thousands, and clean conditions. Expect crowds to be likely – this is a classic spot when it's on.
After that, things settle. From Wednesday the 22nd through the 26th, we see the swell drop to between 5ft and 6ft. The combined energy drops back into the hundreds, meaning weaker, shorter-period waves. The winds look better, with some gentle offshore breezes on the 23rd and 24th, but the surf will be pretty ordinary. Thursday the 23rd is the best of this quiet spell – a 5ft E swell with a gentle offshore.
The final week from the 27th looks mostly flat. Small, weak 4ft to 5ft swell and cross-off winds. Nothing to write home about.
To sum it up: the gold is this weekend and start of next week, Saturday the 18th through Tuesday the 21st. The standouts are Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th. Big, powerful, clean waves on a classic point break. If you’ve got the experience, don't miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
532 | 700 | 603 | 913 | 440 | 391 | 476 | 838 | 1693 | 2559 | 2085 | 1573 | 2444 | 2498 | 2310 | 1999 | 1758 | 1280 | 999 | 599 | 422 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | 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 |
High Tide | 9:21AM1.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:40AM0.29m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 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 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 21 | NE 8 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | E 9 | E 9 |
3 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 38 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 495 | 422 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | E 20 | ESE 18 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 32 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 138 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | — |
532 | 700 | 603 | 913 | 440 | 391 | 476 | 838 | 1693 | 2559 | 2085 | 1573 | 2444 | 2498 | 2310 | 1999 | 1758 | 1280 | 999 | 599 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 473 | 628 | 628 | 739 | 825 | 199 | 473 | 913 | 825 | 781 | 628 | 473 | 341 | 204 | 204 | 204 | 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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