Noosa - Boiling Pot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna give you the rundown for our local stretch, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a solid, but tricky, week ahead, followed by a long quiet spell. For the first few days, there’s plenty of size, but the wind is going to be a real factor. The standout period looks like the middle of the week, around Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, when the wind finally eases off and we get some clean conditions on a dropping swell.

Let’s start with the first wave of action. Starting Saturday the 18th, we’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the SE, but it’s blowing a fresh 35 km/h offshore from the south. That’s a lot of wind. The wave energy is moderate (958), but with that much wind, it’s going to be a battle to get out and the lineup will be a challenge. The wind stays strong through Sunday the 19th with a big 13ft SE swell, but that’s pushing into the danger zone for most people. The combined energy is strong (2871), and while it’s clean, it’s only for the die-hards and experts. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st still have a fair bit of size, around 8ft to 10ft, and the wind is cross-off, which keeps it clean but still a bit tricky on the takeoff. The energy is still moderate to strong (up to 1953), but the crowds are likely to be on it.

Now, the window we’re really looking at. Wednesday the 22nd is the one. The swell drops to 6ft from the E, with a gentle breeze and clean cross-off wind. The combined energy eases off to a moderate 439, but the conditions are much more user-friendly. The glassy, offshore winds on Thursday the 23rd with a 4ft E swell will be a welcome relief, though the energy is low (198). Early next week, the swell starts to fade. By Friday the 24th, it picks up a little again to 7ft from the SE, but the period is short at 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit weak and lumpy.

After that, it’s a long, slow downhill slide. From Sunday the 26th onwards, we’re looking at a real drought. The swell drops below 3ft, and we’re looking at a string of days with no real surf to speak of. The energy numbers are just in the double digits (90, 71, 47) and it’s poor surf conditions. This dry spell stretches all the way through to the end of the month. We do get a glimmer of hope on the 1st of August with a 2ft SE groundswell, but it’s a long period (13 seconds) and the energy is still weak (187). It’s a long way out, so we’ll have to see if that fills in.

So, for the pick of the bunch, it’s Noosa - Boiling Pot. This is a point break, so it handles the swell direction well. The optimum swell direction is from the ENE, and we’re getting a lot of ESE swell, which is a bit of a cross-up, but it’s a classic spot. The standout session is Wednesday the 22nd of July. It’s a solid 6ft from the E, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a gentle breeze from the S. That’s a clean, offshore wind that will groom the wave nicely. The energy is moderate (439), and while it’s an inconsistent spot, when it’s on, it’s on. Expect crowds, as it’s a popular spot. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to report.

That’s the story from here. Stay safe out there, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

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