Noosa - Boiling Pot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for the Noosa area, focusing on the Boiling Pot.

Gotta be honest with you, the next week and a half is a write-off. From now until September 16th, the surf is mostly flat or ugly. Swell heights are tiny, mostly under 3 feet, and the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, making a mess of things. The wave energy is weak, usually under 100. It’s a frustrating stretch, so don’t waste your time.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The one real bright spot, and the date to circle, is Thursday, September 17th. The morning session is the clear winner. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the southeast, with a clean offshore wind from the SSE at 15 km/h. The combined energy jumps to 389 – that’s moderate to strong energy, and the conditions are described as "gentle offshore and clean". That’s the kind of morning that gets the heart racing. This swell is a bit on the bigger side, so it’s for experienced surfers only, but the quality should be fantastic.

The afternoon of the 17th also looks good, with a 6ft south-east swell and clean conditions, though the wind is cross-offshore. The energy is still strong at 319.

Before that, there’s a small window on Saturday, September 12th. The morning offers a 5ft swell from the east-southeast with a gentle offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 204, and it’s called "expect good surf conditions". It’s a decent option for a weekend paddle, but it’s not the top-tier event that the 17th is. The Boiling Pot is a point break that needs a good swell angle, and the direction on the 12th is a bit off its preferred ENE, so it won’t be firing on all cylinders.

The 17th is the one. The swell direction is more favorable, and the offshore wind is the key. It’s still a week and a half away, so treat it as a promising bet, not a guarantee, but it’s the best look we’ve got.

Signing off,
Rusty.

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