Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a nice little window opening up. The first real surf we’re looking at is a clean, small morning session. The water is sitting at 69°, which is just a touch cooler than the average for this time of year – nothin’ to write home about, but you’ll feel a slight chill.

The standout in this whole run is hands down Monday the 3rd of August. We’ve got a solid groundswell rolling in from the SE, pushing 3 ft of swell with a long 13-second period. The combined energy is a solid 532 (moderate energy), which gives the waves a bit of punch. The wind is a light cross-off, keeping the surface clean. This is the best you’re gonna get – a proper little gem. The swell direction is bang on from the optimum for Noosa’s First Point, so expect long, peeling lines that a beginner can handle but a more experienced surfer will still be stoked on.

The session fades a bit into the afternoon as the energy drops to 277, but the wind holds. Tuesday morning the 4th is glassy, with a tiny 2 ft swell and short period, so it’s just barely surfable – more of a paddle than a ride.

Things pick up again on Sunday the 9th of August. The morning is looking good with a 4 ft swell from the E, an 8-second period, and a clean offshore wind. The combined energy is up to 289, so there’s some decent power. It’s a solid second choice, but it won’t have the same quality as that Monday.

There’s a bit of a lull for a few days after that. The waves stay small and messy through the middle of the week. Then we get another promising window on Saturday the 15th of August. The morning is glassy, with a 5 ft SE swell and a 9-second period. The energy is a strong 412, so there’s plenty of power. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean and tempting. But the period is on the shorter side, so it won’t be as lined up as that first Monday. It’s a good session, but not the standout.

The following week looks a bit choppy and wind-affected, with the swell hanging around 4 ft to 5 ft but with very short periods and strong onshore winds. It’s more of a challenge than a pleasure.

So, to wrap it up: Monday the 3rd of August is the clear winner. Get out there early for the cleanest, longest waves. Sunday the 9th and Saturday the 15th are worth a look if you miss the first one, but the magic is definitely on that Monday.

Rusty.

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