Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Boiling Pot surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SE swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Boiling Pot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening around the Noosa stretch, specifically the Boiling Pot. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands before anything worth paddling out for shows up, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet.
The first few days are pretty bleak. For the 27th of August and through the 29th, we’re looking at tiny, weak surf with that SSE breeze messing with the line-up. The combined energy is barely registering, so it’s not even worth the effort. You’re just going to be bobbing around on ankle-biters.
There’s a bit of a bump on the 30th with some SSE windswell pushing things up to near 6ft, but the period is short and the cross-off wind is blowing hard. It looks lumpy and pretty average. Not a great look for the Pot, which needs that east in the swell to really do its thing. Then we slide back into small, inconsistent dribble right into the start of September.
Now, the 2nd of September, Wednesday morning, is the first little glimmer. The swell isn’t big, only around 3ft, but the period stretches out a bit, and we’ve got that beautiful N wind making it glassy. It won’t be epic, but it might be the cleanest wave you’ll find in this first stretch. The swell is from the E, which is exactly where we want it for this spot.
But the real event isn’t until we get into the second week. Mark the 9th of September on the calendar. The SSE windswell is expected to kick up to a solid 8ft by Wednesday morning. With the water temp sitting around 69° which is about average for this time of year, it’s not a factor. The energy is strong. The period is short, so it’s going to be a raw, powerful windswell. That size is pushing into expert territory, and with that cross-off wind, it’s going to be a challenge even for the locals. It’s a proper, solid swell, but it’s going to be a grinder. The days following, the 10th and 11th, still hold plenty of size and energy, but it’s still that short-period stuff with a cross-off breeze, so it’s always going to be a bit wild.
To be honest, if you’re looking for the standout, that Wednesday the 9th is the biggest and most powerful, but it’s for experts only. The cleaner, more user-friendly option is that glassy morning on the 2nd of September. It’s small, but it’s the most enjoyable wave on offer. There’s nothing else that shines through. The period after the 11th looks like it fades quickly.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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99 | 86 | 102 | 314 | 50 | 51 | 33 | 269 | 223 | 146 | 195 | 233 | 21 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:51AM1.49m | 8:08PM1.89m | 8:25AM1.56m | 8:41PM1.85m | 9:01AM1.62m | 9:14PM1.79m | 9:39AM1.65m | 9:50PM1.69m | 10:23AM1.66m | 10:28PM1.56m | 11:13AM1.64m | 11:13PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:01AM0.36m | 1:44PM0.31m | 2:30AM0.31m | 2:21PM0.29m | 3:00AM0.28m | 3:00PM0.31m | 3:31AM0.27m | 3:42PM0.37m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:28PM0.46m | 4:43AM0.33m | 5:24PM0.58m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | NE 7 | SE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
99 | 86 | 8 | 33 | 50 | 51 | 33 | 32 | 38 | 38 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 50 | 48 | 39 | 37 | 30 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 7 | NE 11 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 13 | NE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | SE 18 | NE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
4 | 53 | 5 | 47 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | — | SE 12 | NE 7 | NE 11 | — | NE 10 | — | E 13 | — | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SE 16 | NE 11 | SE 12 | NE 7 | SSE 10 |
— | 9 | — | 23 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | NE 3 |
93 | — | 102 | 314 | 42 | 55 | 94 | 269 | 223 | 146 | 195 | 233 | 92 | 58 | 52 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
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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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