Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Noosa’s First Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a wait for anything worth paddling out for. The surf is pretty weak and wonky to start, with a short period easterly swell mixing in with cross-shore winds keeping things messy. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is about 2° cooler than usual for this time of year – you’ll definitely notice that chill on a longer session.

Thursday the 20th is a write-off – 6ft of east swell but with a short 8-second period and a cross breeze putting chop on it. Combined energy is moderate at 574, but it’s not coming together.

Finally, Friday morning the 21st shapes up as the first real standout. First Point is glassing off early with light ESE cross-off breeze, clean lines, and 4ft of east swell at 8 seconds. Wave energy is moderate (227). It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun for all levels – beginners will love it. Crowds are often a factor here, so get in early for a solo session.

Saturday morning the 22nd looks glassy with a southerly breeze and 3ft east swell, but the period drops to 7 seconds and the energy is low (118). Rideable but nothing to write home about.

Sunday morning the 23rd is similar – 3ft from the ENE, 8-second period, light SE cross-off, clean but ordinary. Energy is 132.

The middle of next week stays small and clean but weak, with waist-high waves and light winds. Nothing special.

Then we get a spike Thursday the 27th. A solid 6ft south-southeast swell rolls in early morning with a clean southerly offshore breeze. The period is short at 7 seconds, but the energy jumps to 387 – that’s a moderate punch. It’s the biggest wave of the outlook, and with offshore wind, First Point will hold some nice, rippable lines. This is the pick for the week for experienced surfers – beginners might find it a bit much at over 5ft. Crowds will be likely, as usual.

Friday the 28th drops off to 4ft with clean cross-off breeze, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s a bit soft. Energy drops to 201. Still a decent morning session.

After that, the forecast goes quiet again. Late August into early September sees mostly small, weak swells with onshore winds and rain showers. There’s a long gap from around the 29th through to the end of the outlook with very little on offer – waves under 2ft, poor conditions, and shifting winds. Not worth the drive.

In short: your best bets are Friday the 21st for clean small waves, and Thursday the 27th for bigger, punchier surf with offshore wind. The rest is mostly flat or messy.

– Rusty

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